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British politician (1943–2019) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the politician. For the sketch comedian, see Michael Spicer (comedian).
William Michael Hardy Spicer, Baron Spicer, PC (22 January 1943 – 29 May 2019) was a British politician and life peer who was a Conservative member of the House of Lords from 2010 until 2019. He served as Member of Parliament for West Worcestershire from 1974 to 2010 and was a minister from 1984 to 1990. He later served as chairman of the 1922 Committee from 2001 to 2010.
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The Lord Spicer | |
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Chair of the 1922 Committee | |
In office 20 June 2001 – 25 May 2010 | |
Leader | |
Preceded by | Sir Archie Hamilton |
Succeeded by | Sir Graham Brady |
Member of the House of Lords | |
Life peerage 8 July 2010 – 29 May 2019 | |
Member of Parliament for West Worcestershire South Worcestershire (1974–1997) | |
In office 28 February 1974 – 12 April 2010 | |
Preceded by | Gerald Nabarro |
Succeeded by | Harriett Baldwin |
Personal details | |
Born | William Michael Hardy Spicer (1943-01-22)22 January 1943 Bath, Somerset, England |
Died | 29 May 2019(2019-05-29) (aged 76) London, England |
Political party | Conservative |
Spouse |
Patricia Ann Hunter (m. 1967) |
Children | 3 |
Education | Wellington College |
Alma mater | Emmanuel College, Cambridge |
Awards | Knight Bachelor (1996) |
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