Christopher Chataway
British runner, broadcaster and politician (1931–2014) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sir Christopher John Chataway (31 January 1931 – 19 January 2014) was a British middle- and long-distance runner, television news broadcaster and Conservative politician.
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Quick Facts The Right Honourable Sir, Minister of Posts and Telecommunications ...
Christopher Chataway | |
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Minister of Posts and Telecommunications | |
In office 24 June 1970 – 7 April 1972 | |
Prime Minister | Edward Heath |
Preceded by | John Stonehouse |
Succeeded by | John Eden |
Member of Parliament for Lewisham North | |
In office 8 October 1959 – 10 March 1966 | |
Preceded by | Niall MacDermot |
Succeeded by | Roland Moyle |
Member of Parliament for Chichester | |
In office 22 May 1969 – 20 September 1974 | |
Preceded by | Walter Loveys |
Succeeded by | Anthony Nelson |
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Born | (1931-01-31)31 January 1931 Chelsea, London, England |
Died | 19 January 2014(2014-01-19) (aged 82) St John's Wood, London, England |
Political party | Conservative |
Education | Sherborne School |
Alma mater | Magdalen College, Oxford |
Profession | Politician, athlete, broadcaster |
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Quick Facts Medal record, Men's athletics ...
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Men's athletics | ||
Representing Great Britain | ||
European Championships | ||
1954 Bern | 5000 metres | |
Representing England | ||
British Empire and Commonwealth Games | ||
1954 Vancouver | 3 miles |
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