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John Ferguson

1870 – 1932

British Conservative Party politician

Politician Member of Parliament (United Kingdom)
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About John Ferguson

Lived 1870 – 1932 (aged 62). John Ferguson was a British politician and member of Parliament (United Kingdom).

Sir John Ferguson (19 May 1870 – 17 July 1932) was a banker and British Conservative Party politician.

Early life and career

Sir John was born in Rosalyn, Aberdeenshire, In August 1929 Sir John became the Member of Parliament for Twickenham after a by-election had been called due to the elevation to the peerage of Sir William Joynson-Hicks as Lord Brentford. The result of the by-election was:- Sir John Ferguson (Conservative) 14,705 votes, Mr J T Mason (Labour) 14,202 votes, Mr F G Paterson (Liberal) 1,920 votes. Sir John died on 17 July 1932 at his home Great Bounds, Southborough, Kent, while still in office.

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Important facts

Birth century
Positions held
Member of the 36th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 35th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Also known as
Sir John Ferguson

People in John Ferguson's life

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Ferguson?

British Conservative Party politician (1870-1932)

When was John Ferguson born?

John Ferguson was born on 19 May 1870 in Aberdeenshire (historic).

When did John Ferguson die?

John Ferguson died on 17 July 1932 in Southborough, Kent.

What was John Ferguson's occupation?

John Ferguson was a politician and member of Parliament (United Kingdom).

What nationality was John Ferguson?

John Ferguson was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Ferguson

· Wikidata: Q6232982

· DBpedia: John Ferguson (Conservative politician)

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