Raymond Gower
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Sir (Herbert) Raymond Gower (15 August 1916 – 22 February 1989) was a British Conservative Party Member of Parliament for 38 years.
Gower was educated at Neath, Cardiff High School and University College, Cardiff. He was a solicitor, company director and chairman of a provincial newspaper.
Gower represented Barry from 1951 to 1983, and Vale of Glamorgan from 1983 until he died in office in 1989. He was a governor of the National Museum of Wales and National Library of Wales.
[edit] References
- The Times Guide to the House of Commons, Times Newspapers Ltd, 1966, 1987 & 1992
- Leigh Rayment's Peerage Page
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Member of Parliament for Barry 1951–1983 |
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Member of Parliament for Vale of Glamorgan 1983–1989 |
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