Simon Wingfield Digby
Kenelm Simon Digby Wingfield Digby (13 February 1910 – 22 March 1998)[1] was a British Conservative politician.
Simon Wingfield Digby | |
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| Member of Parliament for West Dorset | |
| In office 21 June 1941 – 28 February 1974 | |
| Preceded by | Philip Colfox |
| Succeeded by | James Spicer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kenelm Simon Digby Wingfield Digby 13 February 1910 Sherborne, Dorset, England |
| Died | 22 March 1998 (aged 88) Gillingham, Dorset, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse(s) | Kathleen Kingstone (m. 1936) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Harrow School, Trinity College, Cambridge |
He was elected as Member of Parliament (MP) for West Dorset at a by-election in June 1941, and held the seat until his retirement at the February 1974 general election.
External links
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Simon Digby
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
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| Preceded by Sir William Philip Colfox, Bt |
Member of Parliament for West Dorset 1941 – February 1974 |
Succeeded by Sir James Spicer |
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