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James Wellwood Johnston

1900 – 1958

British politician

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About James Wellwood Johnston

Lived 1900 – 1958. James Wellwood Johnston was a British politician.

James Wellwood Johnston (5 April 1900 – 18 September 1958) was a British lawyer and politician.

Early life The elder son of Christopher Johnston, Lord Sands, he was educated at Rugby School and New College, Oxford. He was called to the Scottish bar in 1924.

Professional career He was a Unionist Member of Parliament (MP) for Clackmannan and Eastern Stirlingshire.

This was normally a Labour seat, which he did fairly well to win from the sitting MP, Lauchlin MacNeill Weir, in the National Government landslide of 1931. However Weir narrowly won it back in 1935.

He was appointed as sheriff substitute of Lanarkshire at Lanark in 1940.

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Important facts

Born
1900
Birth century
19th century
Died
1958
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Positions held
Member of the 36th Parliament of the United Kingdom

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Frequently asked questions

Who was James Wellwood Johnston?

British politician (1900-1958)

When was James Wellwood Johnston born?

James Wellwood Johnston was born in 1900.

When did James Wellwood Johnston die?

James Wellwood Johnston died in 1958.

What was James Wellwood Johnston's occupation?

James Wellwood Johnston was a politician.

What nationality was James Wellwood Johnston?

James Wellwood Johnston was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Wellwood Johnston

· Wikidata: Q6145312

· DBpedia: James Wellwood Johnston

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