William Aitken (politician)
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Not to be confused with Bill Aitken (politician).
Sir William Traven Aitken, KBE (10 June 1903 – 19 January 1964) was a Canadian-British journalist and politician who was an MP in the UK parliament for 14 years. He was a nephew of Lord Beaverbrook.
Quick Facts Sir William AitkenKBE, Member of Parliament for Bury St Edmunds ...
Sir William Aitken | |
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Member of Parliament for Bury St Edmunds | |
In office 23 February 1950 – 19 January 1964 | |
Preceded by | Geoffrey Clifton-Brown |
Succeeded by | Eldon Griffiths |
Personal details | |
Born | (1903-06-10)10 June 1903 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Died | 19 January 1964(1964-01-19) (aged 60) London, England |
Nationality | Canadian/British |
Political party | Conservative |
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Alma mater | University of Toronto |
Profession | Journalist, politician |
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