About John Potter
Lived 1873 – 1940 (aged 66). John Potter was a British politician.
John Potter (9 November 1873 – 5 May 1940) was a Conservative Party politician in the United Kingdom.
At the 1931 general election, he was elected as member of parliament (MP) for Eccles, but stood down at the 1935 election.
Potter had previously stood, unsuccessfully, at the 1922 general election in Batley and Morley.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Potter?
British Conservative Party politician (1873-1940)
When was John Potter born?
John Potter was born on 9 November 1873.
When did John Potter die?
John Potter died on 5 May 1940.
What was John Potter's occupation?
John Potter was a politician.
What nationality was John Potter?
John Potter was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Potter (Conservative politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Potter. https://biography.guide/john-potter/
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