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Marcus Fox

1927 – 2002

British politician

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Lived 1927 – 2002 (aged 74). Marcus Fox was a British politician.

Sir John Marcus Fox MBE (11 June 1927 – 16 March 2002) was a British Conservative Party politician. He served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Shipley from 1970 to 1997. He was chairman of the 1922 Committee between 1992 and 1997.

Early life John Marcus Fox was born at the Maternity Home, Bradford Road, Batley, Yorkshire, on Saturday, 11 June 1927. He had a twin sister with whom he attended dancing lessons. He attended Wheelwright Grammar School for Boys (now a campus of Kirklees College) in Dewsbury. He unsuccessfully contested the parliamentary seat of Dewsbury in 1959, followed by Huddersfield West in 1966, before eventually being elected for Shipley in 1970. was knighted in 1986 for political service, and became a member of the Privy Council in 1996.

Fox lost his seat at the general election in 1997 to Chris Leslie, the Labour candidate.

Personal life He married Ann Tindall in 1954; they had a son and a daughter.

Fox was in poor health in the last years of his life, suffering from Alzheimer's disease as well as having multiple strokes. He died at a care home in Shipley, West Yorkshire, on 16 March 2002, at the age of 74.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Positions held
Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom, Member of the 51st Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 50th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 49th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Awards
Member of the Order of the British Empire; Knight Bachelor
Also known as
Sir John Marcus Fox

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Marcus Fox?

British politician (1927-2002)

When was Marcus Fox born?

Marcus Fox was born on 11 June 1927 in Batley.

When did Marcus Fox die?

Marcus Fox died on 16 March 2002 in Shipley.

What was Marcus Fox's occupation?

Marcus Fox was a politician.

What nationality was Marcus Fox?

Marcus Fox was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Marcus Fox

· Wikidata: Q6758169

· DBpedia: Marcus Fox

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