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British politician (1920–2007) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Bruce Bernard Weatherill, Baron Weatherill, KStJ, PC, DL (25 November 1920 – 6 May 2007) was a British Conservative Party politician. He served as Speaker of the House of Commons between 1983 and 1992.
Quick Facts Speaker of the House of Commonsof the United Kingdom, Monarch ...
The Lord Weatherill | |
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![]() Weatherill as Speaker in 1989 | |
Speaker of the House of Commons of the United Kingdom | |
In office 16 June 1983[1] – 9 April 1992 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Prime Minister | |
Preceded by | George Thomas |
Succeeded by | Betty Boothroyd |
Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons Chairman of Ways and Means | |
In office 10 May 1979 – 11 June 1983 | |
Speaker | George Thomas |
Preceded by | Oscar Murton |
Succeeded by | Harold Walker |
Treasurer of the Household | |
In office 2 December 1973 – 4 March 1974 | |
Prime Minister | Edward Heath |
Preceded by | Humphrey Atkins |
Succeeded by | Walter Harrison |
Comptroller of the Household | |
In office 7 April 1972 – 2 December 1973 | |
Prime Minister | Edward Heath |
Preceded by | Reginald Eyre |
Succeeded by | Walter Clegg |
Vice-Chamberlain of the Household | |
In office 17 October 1971 – 7 April 1972 | |
Prime Minister | Edward Heath |
Preceded by | Jasper More |
Succeeded by | Walter Clegg |
Member of the House of Lords Lord Temporal | |
In office 15 July 1992 – 6 May 2007 Life peerage | |
Member of Parliament for Croydon North East | |
In office 15 October 1964 – 16 March 1992 | |
Preceded by | John Hughes-Hallett |
Succeeded by | David Congdon |
Personal details | |
Born | Bruce Bernard Weatherill (1920-11-25)25 November 1920 Sunningdale, England |
Died | 6 May 2007(2007-05-06) (aged 86) Caterham, England |
Political party | Conservative (until 1983) |
Other political affiliations |
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Spouse |
Lyn Eatwell (m. 1949) |
Relations | Alan Lovell (son-in-law) |
Children | 3 |
Education | Malvern College |
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Military service | |
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Years of service | 1939–1946 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards |
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