About John Taylor
Lived 1902 – 1962 (aged 59). John Taylor was a British politician and council member.
John Taylor (22 July 1902 – 1 March 1962) was a British Labour Party politician who served as member of parliament for West Lothian.
Political career He was first elected at the 1951 general election, and his death in 1962 at the age of 59 caused a hotly contested by-election, in which William Wolfe of the Scottish National Party was beaten by Labour's Tam Dalyell.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Taylor?
British Labour Party politician (1902-1962)
When was John Taylor born?
John Taylor was born on 22 July 1902 in Scotland.
When did John Taylor die?
John Taylor died on 1 March 1962 in Hemel Hempstead.
What was John Taylor's occupation?
John Taylor was a politician and council member.
What nationality was John Taylor?
John Taylor was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Taylor (West Lothian MP)
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