About Sir Roy Wilson
Lived 1876 – 1942 (aged 66). Sir Roy Wilson was a British politician, banker and cricketer.
Sir Roderick Roy Wilson (10 August 1876 – 27 August 1942) was a British banker and politician, Conservative MP for Lichfield from 1924 to 1929, and appointed Knight Bachelor in 1929. A portrait is in the National Portrait Gallery.
Wilson played cricket at minor counties level for Cheshire from 1909–1913, making six appearances in the Minor Counties Championship.
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Who was Sir Roy Wilson?
British politician and private banker (1876-1942)
When was Sir Roy Wilson born?
Sir Roy Wilson was born on 10 August 1876.
When did Sir Roy Wilson die?
Sir Roy Wilson died on 27 August 1942.
What was Sir Roy Wilson's occupation?
Sir Roy Wilson was a politician, banker and cricketer.
What nationality was Sir Roy Wilson?
Sir Roy Wilson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Roy Wilson (British politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sir Roy Wilson. https://biography.guide/sir-roy-wilson/
MLA: "Sir Roy Wilson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sir-roy-wilson/.
Chicago: "Sir Roy Wilson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sir-roy-wilson/.
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