Edwin Scrymgeour
Scottish Prohibition MP / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Edwin Scrymgeour (28 July 1866 ā 1 February 1947) was a British politician who served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Dundee in Scotland.[1] He is the only person ever elected to the House of Commons on a prohibitionist ticket, as the candidate of the Scottish Prohibition Party. He was affectionately known as Neddy Scrymgeour.[2]
Quick Facts Member of Parliament for Dundee, Preceded by ...
Edwin Scrymgeour | |
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Member of Parliament for Dundee | |
In office 15 November 1922 ā 8 October 1931 | |
Preceded by | Winston Churchill Alexander Wilkie |
Succeeded by | Florence Horsbrugh Dingle Foot |
Personal details | |
Born | (1866-07-28)28 July 1866 Dundee, Scotland |
Died | 1 February 1947(1947-02-01) (aged 80) Dundee, Scotland |
Political party | Scottish Prohibition |
Education | West End Academy |
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