About John Primrose Hay
Lived 1878 – 1949 (aged 71). John Primrose Hay was a British politician.
Captain John Primrose Hay (4 April 1878 – 5 December 1949) was a Labour MP for Glasgow Cathcart.
Hay was born in Coatbridge and educated at the Glasgow Free Church Training College and the University of Glasgow. He became a lecturer in mathematics at Manchuria Christian College from 1906 to 1915, after which he joined the Royal Garrison Artillery. He served in France for the remainder of World War I, becoming a captain. He was awarded the Chinese Order of Wen-Hu.
Hay was a supporter of the Labour Party, for which he stood in Glasgow Cathcart at the 1922 general election, winning the seat. However, he lost in 1923, and was defeated again in 1924 and 1929.
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Who was John Primrose Hay?
Scottish politician (1878-1949)
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John Primrose Hay was born on 4 April 1878 in Coatbridge.
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John Primrose Hay died on 5 December 1949.
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John Primrose Hay was a politician.
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John Primrose Hay was British.
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