About James Lockwood
Lived 1888 – 1972 (aged 84). James Lockwood was a British politician.
James Horace Lockwood (25 May 1888 – 29 November 1972) was a British Conservative Party politician.
He was elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Shipley at a by-election in November 1930 following the death of the Labour MP William Mackinder. He was re-elected at the 1931 general election, but the local Conservative Association did not re-adopt him as their candidate for the 1935 election. He stood instead as an "independent conservative", but lost his seat, finishing last of 4 candidates with only 13.5% of the votes.
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Who was James Lockwood?
British politician (1888-1972)
When was James Lockwood born?
James Lockwood was born on 25 May 1888.
When did James Lockwood die?
James Lockwood died on 29 November 1972.
What was James Lockwood's occupation?
James Lockwood was a politician.
What nationality was James Lockwood?
James Lockwood was British.
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