Stanley Holmes, 1st Baron Dovercourt
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Joseph Stanley Holmes, 1st Baron Dovercourt (31 October 1878 – 22 April 1961) was a British chartered accountant, businessman and Liberal Party politician, who later served as a Liberal National Member of Parliament.
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The Lord Dovercourt | |
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Chairman of the National Liberal Party | |
In office 1946–1947 | |
Preceded by | James Henderson-Stewart |
Succeeded by | John Maclay |
Member of Parliament for Harwich | |
In office 14 November 1935 – 18 January 1954 | |
Preceded by | John Pybus |
Succeeded by | Julian Ridsdale |
Member of Parliament for North East Derbyshire | |
In office 14 December 1918 – 26 October 1922 | |
Preceded by | George Robert Harland Bowden |
Succeeded by | Frank Lee |
Personal details | |
Born | Joseph Stanley Holmes 31 October 1878 Marylebone, Middlesex |
Died | 22 April 1961(1961-04-22) (aged 82) Marylebone, London |
Nationality | British |
Political party | National Liberal |
Other political affiliations | Liberal |
Spouse | Eva Gertrude |
Alma mater | City of London School |
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