Ida Copeland
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Ida Copeland FRSA (née Fenzi; 15 April 1881 – 29 June 1964) was an Anglo-Italian British politician. She was active in social welfare both locally and nationally, particularly the Girl Guides, and was one of the earliest women to enter Parliament, sitting as Conservative MP for Stoke from 1931 to 1935.[2]
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Ida Copeland | |
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Member of Parliament for Stoke on Trent, Stoke division | |
In office 27 October 1931 – 13 November 1935 | |
Prime Minister | Stanley Baldwin |
Preceded by | Cynthia Mosley |
Succeeded by | Ellis Smith |
Majority | 6,654 votes |
Personal details | |
Born | Ida Fenzi 15 April 1881[1] Florence, Tuscany, Kingdom of Italy |
Died | 29 June 1964(1964-06-29) (aged 89) Battle, Sussex, England |
Political party | Conservative |
Spouse | Richard Ronald John Copeland |
Residence | Trelissick |
Occupation | Envoy, politician |
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