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British politician (1915–2008) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sir John Anthony Kershaw MC (14 December 1915 – 29 April 2008) was a British Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) for 32 years, from 1955 to 1987. He served as a junior minister in the 1970s. He was also a barrister, World War II cavalry officer, amateur rugby player and company director.
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Anthony Kershaw | |
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Chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee | |
In office 3 May 1979 – 1 January 1987 | |
Succeeded by | David Howell |
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence | |
In office 5 June 1973 – 8 January 1974 | |
Prime Minister | Edward Heath |
Preceded by | Antony Lambton |
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs | |
In office 15 October 1970 – 5 June 1973 | |
Prime Minister | Edward Heath |
Preceded by | The Marquess of Lothian |
Succeeded by | Peter Blaker |
Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Public Building and Works | |
In office 24 June 1970 – 15 October 1970 | |
Prime Minister | Edward Heath |
Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Leader of the Opposition | |
In office 1967–? | |
Leader | Edward Heath |
Member of Parliament for Stroud | |
In office 26 May 1955 – 18 May 1987 | |
Preceded by | Constituency established |
Succeeded by | Roger Knapman |
Personal details | |
Born | John Anthony Kershaw (1915-12-14)14 December 1915 Cairo, Egypt |
Died | 29 April 2008(2008-04-29) (aged 92) Didmarton, Gloucestershire, England |
Children | 4 |
Awards | |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | British Army |
Years of service | 1940–1958 |
Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
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