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Reginald Bennett

1911 – 2000

British politician

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About Reginald Bennett

Lived 1911 – 2000 (aged 89). Reginald Bennett was a British politician.

Sir Reginald Frederick Brittain Bennett (Sheffield, 22 July 1911 – London, 19 December 2000) was a Conservative Party politician, international yachtsman, psychiatrist and painter.

Education

Bennett was educated at Winchester College and New College, Oxford.

Military service

He was in the RNVR from 1934 to 1946.

Personal life

Bennett married Henrietta Crane in 1947: they had one son and three daughters. Lady Bennett died in 2018.

Sporting achievements

He was a helmsman of Shamrock V 1934-35 and was in the British America's Cup team in 1949 and 1953. He founded the Imperial Poona Yacht Club in 1934 as a light-hearted club for serious sailors; events include sailing backwards.

Political career

Bennett contested Woolwich East at the 1937 London County Council election, and the equivalent seat at the 1945 United Kingdom general election, but was not elected. He was Member of Parliament for Gosport and Fareham from 1950 to 1974, and after boundary changes, for Fareham from 1974 to 1979. He was Parliamentary Private Secretary to Iain Macleod 1956–63 and chaired the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee 1959–62. He was also chairman of the catering committee.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Winchester College, New College
Positions held
Member of the 47th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 46th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 45th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 44th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Also known as
Sir Reginald Frederick Brittain Bennett

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Reginald Bennett?

British politician (1911–2000)

When was Reginald Bennett born?

Reginald Bennett was born on 22 July 1911.

When did Reginald Bennett die?

Reginald Bennett died on 19 December 2000.

What was Reginald Bennett's occupation?

Reginald Bennett was a politician.

What nationality was Reginald Bennett?

Reginald Bennett was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Reginald Bennett

· Wikidata: Q7308603

· DBpedia: Reginald Bennett

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