About John Armstrong
Lived 1935 – 2018 (aged 83). John Armstrong was a New Zealand politician.
John Gordon Armstrong (29 March 1935 – 5 December 2018) was a New Zealand politician of the National Party.
Member of Parliament
He represented the electorate of New Plymouth in Parliament from 1990 to 1993, when he was defeated by the previous Labour MP, Harry Duynhoven.
He was one of six one-term National MPs who were elected in a swing against Labour in the 1990 election.
Born on 29 March 1935 in Wanganui, Armstrong was educated at Wanganui Collegiate School.
In the 2006 Queen's Birthday Honours, Armstrong was appointed a Companion of the Queen's Service Order for community service. He died in New Plymouth on 5 December 2018.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Armstrong?
New Zealand politician, born 1935
When was John Armstrong born?
John Armstrong was born on 29 March 1935 in Whanganui.
When did John Armstrong die?
John Armstrong died on 5 December 2018 in New Plymouth.
What was John Armstrong's occupation?
John Armstrong was a politician.
What nationality was John Armstrong?
John Armstrong was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Armstrong (New Zealand politician)
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