About John Rutherford
Lived 1904 – 1957 (aged 52). John Rutherford was a British politician and barrister.
John Rutherford Rutherford (1904–1957) was a barrister and Conservative MP for Edmonton in London.
He was the son of Sir John Rutherford, 1st Baronet.
He was elected in the National Government landslide of 1931. He changed his surname to Rutherford in 1933, a condition for inheriting the estate of his grand-uncle, Sir John Rutherford, a brewer and race-horse owner. He lost his seat in 1935.
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Who was John Rutherford?
politician, died 1957
When was John Rutherford born?
John Rutherford was born on 27 August 1904.
When did John Rutherford die?
John Rutherford died on 5 July 1957.
What was John Rutherford's occupation?
John Rutherford was a politician and barrister.
What nationality was John Rutherford?
John Rutherford was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Rutherford (Conservative politician)
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