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British politician (1944–1986) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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David Charles Penhaligon (6 June 1944 – 22 December 1986) was a British politician from Cornwall who was Liberal Member of Parliament for the constituency of Truro from 1974–86. He was a popular figure in all parties and had potential to be a front-runner for the party leadership had he not been killed in a car accident. In 2014 a Crowdfunder campaign was launched to record his life's work and impact.[1]
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Quick Facts President of the Liberal Party, Leader ...
David Penhaligon | |
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President of the Liberal Party | |
In office 1985–1986 | |
Leader | David Steel |
Preceded by | Alan Watson |
Succeeded by | Des Wilson |
Liberal frontbench team | |
In office 1985 – 22 December 1986 | |
Leader | David Steel |
Member of Parliament for Truro | |
In office 10 October 1974 – 22 December 1986 | |
Preceded by | Piers Dixon |
Succeeded by | Matthew Taylor |
Personal details | |
Born | (1944-06-06)6 June 1944 Truro, Cornwall, England, UK |
Died | 22 December 1986(1986-12-22) (aged 42) Probus, Cornwall |
Political party | Liberal |
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