About Victor Yates
Lived 1900 – 1969 (aged 68). Victor Yates was a British politician.
Victor Francis Yates (19 April 1900 – 19 January 1969 ) was a British pacifist Labour Party politician. In the subsequent by-election the seat was gained by the Liberal candidate Wallace Lawler.
At Yates's cremation, his pallbearers were Roy Hattersley, Denis Howell, Roy Jenkins and Brian Walden.
The National Portrait Gallery holds a number of photographic portraits of him, including several by Walter Stoneman.
The Victor Yates Care Home in Ladywood is named in his honour.
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Who was Victor Yates?
British politician (1900-1969)
When was Victor Yates born?
Victor Yates was born on 19 April 1900.
When did Victor Yates die?
Victor Yates died on 19 January 1969.
What was Victor Yates's occupation?
Victor Yates was a politician.
What nationality was Victor Yates?
Victor Yates was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Victor Yates. https://biography.guide/victor-yates-politician/
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Chicago: "Victor Yates." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/victor-yates-politician/.
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