About John Bird
Lived 1926 – 1997 (aged 71). John Bird was a British politician.
John A. W. Bird (6 February 1926 – 18 November 1997) was a British politician who served as Member of the European Parliament (MEP).
Early life Born in Wolverhampton, Bird trained as an engineer. He served in the infantry in the British Army during the Second World War, and later lectured in Wolverhampton Polytechnic.
Politics Bird was a longtime trade unionist. As leader of City of Wolverhampton Council, he spearheaded a 1986 financial rescue of Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
Bird was elected to the European Parliament in a 1987 by-election, representing Midlands West.
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Who was John Bird?
British politician (1926-1997)
When was John Bird born?
John Bird was born on 6 February 1926 in Wolverhampton.
When did John Bird die?
John Bird died on 18 November 1997.
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John Bird was a politician.
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John Bird was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Bird. https://biography.guide/john-bird-politician/
MLA: "John Bird." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-bird-politician/.
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