About Tom O'Brien
Lived 1900 – 1970 (aged 69). Tom O'Brien was a British trade unionist and politician.
Sir Thomas O'Brien (17 August 1900 – 5 May 1970) was a British trade unionist and Labour Party politician. He was also a Member of Parliament (MP) from 1945 to 1959.
O'Brien worked as a stage electrician. In 1932 he replaced Hugh Roberts as General Secretary of the National Association of Theatrical and Kine Employees. He held the post until his death, and was a member of the TUC's International Committee. He was elected at the 1945 general election as the MP for Nottingham West, and after that constituency's abolition in boundary changes, he was re-elected at the 1950 general election for the new Nottingham North West seat. That constituency was in turn abolished for the 1955 general election, and that is when he was returned to the House of Commons for the re-established Nottingham West seat.
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Who was Tom O'Brien?
British politician (1900-1970)
When was Tom O'Brien born?
Tom O'Brien was born on 17 August 1900.
When did Tom O'Brien die?
Tom O'Brien died on 5 May 1970.
What was Tom O'Brien's occupation?
Tom O'Brien was a trade unionist and politician.
What nationality was Tom O'Brien?
Tom O'Brien was British.
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· DBpedia: Tom O'Brien (trade unionist)
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