About Patricia McLaughlin
Lived 1916 – 1997 (aged 80). Patricia McLaughlin was a British politician.
Florence Patricia Alice McLaughlin OBE (née Aldwell; 23 June 1916 – 7 January 1997) was a unionist politician in Northern Ireland and one of the earliest female Members of Parliament (MPs) from the region.
Early life Florence Patricia Alice Aldwell was born in Downpatrick on 23 June 1916. Her father was ordained in the Church of Ireland. She was educated at Ashleigh House and Trinity College, Dublin before going on to join the Ulster Unionist Party.
Personal life and death McLaughlin and her husband had three children.
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Who was Patricia McLaughlin?
British politician (1916-1997)
When was Patricia McLaughlin born?
Patricia McLaughlin was born on 23 June 1916 in Downpatrick.
When did Patricia McLaughlin die?
Patricia McLaughlin died on 7 January 1997 in Headbourne Worthy.
What was Patricia McLaughlin's occupation?
Patricia McLaughlin was a politician.
What nationality was Patricia McLaughlin?
Patricia McLaughlin was British.
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