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William Irving

1892 – 1967

British politician

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Lived 1892 – 1967 (aged 74). William Irving was a British politician.

William Charles John Irving (1 April 1892 – 15 March 1967) was a British Labour Co-operative politician.

After the 1945 general election, Robert Morrison, the Labour Member of Parliament (MP) for Tottenham North was elevated to the peerage as Baron Morrison. Irving was selected as the Labour candidate for the resulting by-election, which he won with a majority of 5,522 over the Conservative Party candidate, Petre Crowder.

A member of Middlesex County Council from 1937 to 1958, he was chairman of the council for 1948–49.

When the Tottenham North constituency was abolished for the 1950 general election, Irving was returned for the new Wood Green constituency, and held the seat until his retirement at the 1955 general election.

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Member of the 40th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 39th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 38th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Also known as
William Charles John Irving

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Irving?

British politician (1892-1967)

When was William Irving born?

William Irving was born on 1 April 1892.

When did William Irving die?

William Irving died on 15 March 1967.

What was William Irving's occupation?

William Irving was a politician.

What nationality was William Irving?

William Irving was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Irving

· Wikidata: Q8013100

· DBpedia: William Irving (British politician)

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