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John Page

1919 – 2008

British politician

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About John Page

Lived 1919 – 2008 (aged 89). John Page was a British politician.

Sir Arthur John Page (16 September 1919 – 31 October 2008), known as Sir John Page, was a British Conservative politician.

The son of Sir Arthur Page, sometime Chief Justice of Burma, Page was educated at Harrow and Magdalene College, Cambridge. He was a sales manager and chairman of the Bethnal Green and east London Housing Association.

Page first campaigned for Parliament for the 1959 general election in Eton and Slough, but without success. He was elected as member of parliament (MP) for Harrow West at a by-election in 1960, and represented the district until he retired from Parliament at the 1987 general election. In the House of Commons he was chairman of the Conservative Parliamentary Labour Affairs Committee from 1970 to 1974 (secretary 1960–61, vice-chairman 1964–69). He was knighted in 1984.

Page was the father of Nathaniel Page, who in 1985 married Katherine Asquith, daughter of Julian Asquith.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Harrow School, Magdalene College
Positions held
Member of the 49th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 48th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 47th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 46th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Awards
Knight Bachelor
Also known as
Sir John Page, Arthur John Page, Sir Arthur John Page

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Page?

British politician (1919-2008)

When was John Page born?

John Page was born on 16 September 1919.

When did John Page die?

John Page died on 31 October 2008.

What was John Page's occupation?

John Page was a politician.

What nationality was John Page?

John Page was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Page

· Wikidata: Q6251768

· DBpedia: John Page (MP for Harrow West)

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