About Simon Wingfield Digby
Lived 1910 – 1998 (aged 88). Simon Wingfield Digby was a British politician, land owner and farmer.
Kenelm Simon Digby Wingfield Digby (13 February 1910 – 22 March 1998) was a British Conservative politician.
Digby was educated at Harrow School and Trinity College, Cambridge. He was elected as member of parliament (MP) for West Dorset at a by-election in June 1941, and held the seat for over 32 years until his retirement at the February 1974 general election.
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Who was Simon Wingfield Digby?
British politician (1910-1998)
When was Simon Wingfield Digby born?
Simon Wingfield Digby was born on 13 February 1910 in Sherborne.
When did Simon Wingfield Digby die?
Simon Wingfield Digby died on 22 March 1998 in Gillingham.
What was Simon Wingfield Digby's occupation?
Simon Wingfield Digby was a politician, land owner and farmer.
What nationality was Simon Wingfield Digby?
Simon Wingfield Digby was British.
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