About William Keenan
Lived 1889 – 1955 (aged 65–66). William Keenan was a British politician.
William Keenan OBE (1889 – 15 December 1955) was a British trade unionist and politician.
Born in Bootle, Keenan became an official of the Transport and General Workers' Union in 1923. He also joined the Labour Party, and was elected to Bootle Town Council in 1925, serving until 1945, including a term as Mayor of Bootle in 1944. He was Labour Member of Parliament (MP) for Liverpool Kirkdale from 1945 to 1955.
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Who was William Keenan?
British politician (1889-1955)
When was William Keenan born?
William Keenan was born in 1889.
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William Keenan died on 15 December 1955.
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William Keenan was a politician.
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William Keenan was British.
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