John Farr
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Sir John Arnold Farr (25 September 1922 – 25 October 1997) was a Conservative Party politician in the United Kingdom.
Farr was educated at Harrow School and served with the Royal Navy during World War II. He became a farmer, Lloyd's member and director of a brewery company.
Farr contested Ilkeston in 1955. He was Member of Parliament for Harborough from 1959 until his retirement at the 1992 general election.
[edit] References
- The Times Guide to the House of Commons, Times Newspapers Ltd, 1955, 1966 & 1987
- Leigh Rayment's Peerage Page
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Preceded by John Baldock |
Member of Parliament for Harborough 1959–1992 |
Succeeded by Edward Garnier |
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