About William Duthie
Lived 1892 – 1980 (aged 88). William Duthie was a British politician.
Sir William Smith Duthie (22 May 1892 – 17 December 1980) was a Conservative Party politician in the United Kingdom. During World War II he served as Director of Emergency Bread Supplies at the Ministry of Food, and was awarded an OBE in the 1943 New Year Honours.
He was Member of Parliament (MP) for Banffshire from 1945 until his retirement at the 1964 general election. He was knighted in the 1959 Birthday Honours for political and public services.
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Who was William Duthie?
British politician (1892-1980)
When was William Duthie born?
William Duthie was born on 22 May 1892.
When did William Duthie die?
William Duthie died on 17 December 1980.
What was William Duthie's occupation?
William Duthie was a politician.
What nationality was William Duthie?
William Duthie was British.
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