John Sewell Courtauld

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John Sewell Courtauld (188020 April 1942), was an English Conservative politician.

He is descended from the Courtauld family of silk/textiles/carpets, saw active service in the First World War and owned a company of architects. At the 1924 general election he was elected as Member of Parliament for the constituency of Chichester, a safe Conservative seat. He was re-elected at subsequent general elections in 1929, 1931 and 1935 until his death in 1942, aged 62.

Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by
Sir William Barrott Montfort Bird
Member of Parliament for Chichester
1924–1942
Succeeded by
Lancelot Joynson-Hicks