About Richard Cottrell
Lived 1943 – 2024 (aged 81). Richard Cottrell was a British politician.
Richard John Cottrell (11 July 1943 – 18 July 2024) was an English politician and author who was a Member of the European Parliament for the British constituency of Bristol from 1979 until 1989.
Biography Richard Cottrell was born on 11 July 1943 in Wellington, Somerset.
In 1979, he was elected to the European Parliament for the Conservative Party, and started his service on 17 July 1979.
Cottrell was re-elected in 1984, again for the Conservative Party, and served until 24 July 1989.
In 1989, he lost re-election to Labour Party candidate Ian White. He then served as the chairman of Rail Central Europe and in retirement wrote two books, Gladio: NATO’s Dagger at the Heart of Europe (2012) and Doctor Who?: The Atomic Bomber Beeching and his War on the Railways (2013).
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Richard Cottrell's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Richard Cottrell's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Richard Cottrell?
British politician (born 1943)
When was Richard Cottrell born?
Richard Cottrell was born on 11 July 1943 in Wellington.
When did Richard Cottrell die?
Richard Cottrell died on 18 July 2024 in Treviso.
What was Richard Cottrell's occupation?
Richard Cottrell was a politician.
What nationality was Richard Cottrell?
Richard Cottrell was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Richard Cottrell (politician)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Richard Cottrell. https://biography.guide/richard-cottrell-politician/
MLA: "Richard Cottrell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/richard-cottrell-politician/.
Chicago: "Richard Cottrell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/richard-cottrell-politician/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:23 UTC