About Keith Wickenden
Lived 1932 – 1983 (aged 50). Keith Wickenden was a British politician.
Keith David Wickenden (22 November 1932 – 9 July 1983) was a Conservative Party politician who served as Member of Parliament for Dorking from 1979 until 1983.
Early life Keith Wickenden had an older brother named Roland, who served as chairman of European Ferries.
Business career Wickenden worked as a partner at a firm of chartered accountants. When his brother Roland died in 1972, he became chairman of European Ferries. In 1973, he became a director of Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.
Political career In 1979, he became Member of Parliament for Dorking as a member of the Conservative Party.
The seat was abolished in 1983, He was an experienced pilot, and often flew his own Spitfire to engagements.
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Who was Keith Wickenden?
British politician (1932-1983)
When was Keith Wickenden born?
Keith Wickenden was born on 22 November 1932.
When did Keith Wickenden die?
Keith Wickenden died on 9 July 1983.
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Keith Wickenden was a politician.
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Keith Wickenden was British.
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