Harry Legge-Bourke
British Army officer and politician (1914–1973) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Major Sir Edward Alexander Henry Legge-Bourke, KBE (16 May 1914 – 21 May 1973), was a British Conservative politician, and a Member of Parliament for Isle of Ely from 1945 until his death in 1973.[1]
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Major Sir Harry Legge-Bourke | |
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Chairman of the 1922 Committee | |
In office 1970–1972 | |
Preceded by | Arthur Vere Harvey |
Succeeded by | Edward du Cann |
Member of Parliament for Isle of Ely | |
In office 5 July 1945 – 21 May 1973 | |
Preceded by | James de Rothschild |
Succeeded by | Clement Freud |
Personal details | |
Born | Edward Alexander Henry Legge-Bourke (1914-05-16)16 May 1914 Windsor, Berkshire, England |
Died | 21 May 1973(1973-05-21) (aged 59) London, England |
Political party | Conservative |
Spouse |
Catherine Jean Grant
(m. 1938) |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | Eton College |
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