Gruffydd Evans, Baron Evans of Claughton
British politician (1928–1992) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
British politician (1928–1992) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
David Thomas Gruffydd Evans, Baron Evans of Claughton, DL (9 February 1928 – 22 March 1992) was a British solicitor and Liberal politician. As Lord Evans, held the office of Deputy Lieutenant of Merseyside. He was created a life peer as Baron Evans of Claughton, of Claughton in the County of Merseyside, on 24 April 1978.[1][2]
The Lord Evans of Claughton | |
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![]() Evans in 1977 | |
Member of the House of Lords Lord Temporal | |
In office 24 April 1978 – 22 March 1992 Life Peerage | |
Personal details | |
Born | 9 February 1928 |
Died | 22 March 1992 64) | (aged
Political party | Liberal Democrats |
Evans was born in Birkenhead. His family were Welsh-speaking, originally from Anglesey. He studied at Birkenhead School and later at Liverpool University.[3] Over a period he served on Birkenhead County Borough Council, Wirral Borough Council and finally Merseyside County Council, leading the Liberal group. He tried twice, in 1964 and 1966, to win a parliamentary seat but was unsuccessful. As President of the Liberal Party in 1977-78, he played an important role in dealing with the fall-out from the controversy relating to the activities of former party leader Jeremy Thorpe.[3]
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