About William Leonard
Lived 1887 – 1969 (aged 82). William Leonard was a British politician.
William Leonard (14 February 1887 – 14 October 1969) was a Labour and Co-operative politician in Scotland. He served as the member of parliament for Glasgow St. Rollox from 1931 to 1950.
The St. Rollox constituency was abolished for the 1950 general election. He contested the new Glasgow Woodside constituency, where he lost by 1,109 votes to the Unionist Party candidate. He did not stand in 1951.
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Who was William Leonard?
British politician (1887-1969)
When was William Leonard born?
William Leonard was born on 14 February 1887.
When did William Leonard die?
William Leonard died on 14 October 1969.
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William Leonard was a politician.
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William Leonard was British.
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· DBpedia: William Leonard (Scottish politician)
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