Eddie Trent
South African politician (1940–2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Edward William Trent (1940 – 31 December 2020) was a South African politician. A member of the Progressive Federal Party, he served in the Cape Provincial Council until 1989 when he was elected to the House of Assembly as a member of the Democratic Party. From 1994 to 2004, Trent served in the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature. He was the first provincial leader of the Democratic Alliance between 2000 and 2002. Trent served in the National Assembly from 2004 until his retirement in 2009.
Quick Facts 1st Provincial Leader of the Democratic Alliance in the Eastern Cape, Preceded by ...
Eddie Trent | |
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1st Provincial Leader of the Democratic Alliance in the Eastern Cape | |
In office 2000–2002 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Athol Trollip |
Member of the National Assembly of South Africa | |
In office 2004–2009 | |
Member of the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature | |
In office 1994–2004 | |
Member of the House of Assembly for Port Elizabeth Central | |
In office 1989–1994 | |
Preceded by | John Malcomess |
Succeeded by | Assembly abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | 1940 |
Died | (aged 80) Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
Political party | Democratic Alliance (2000–2020) |
Other political affiliations | Democratic Party (1989–2003) Progressive Federal Party (Until 1989) |
Spouse |
Elizabeth
(m. 1965; died 2019) |
Children | 3 |
Profession | Politician |
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