Edgar Mann
| Lieutenant Colonel Dr Edgar Mann MB | |
|---|---|
| Chairman of the Executive Council | |
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In office 1981–1985 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor | Nigel Cecil |
| Preceded by | Percy Radcliffe |
| Succeeded by | Miles Walker |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
24 June 1926 London, England, UK |
| Died |
21 June 2013 (aged 86) Douglas, Isle of Man |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse(s) |
Joan Redstone (m. 1951–present) |
| Children | 5 sons, 2 daughters |
| Profession | Politician |
Lieutenant Colonel Dr Edgar John Mann MB (born 24 June 1926–died 21 June 2013[1][2]) was a British politician, who was a former Chairman of the Executive Council of the Isle of Man, the then head of the island's Government.
Early life and career
Born on 24 June 1926 in London, he was educated at the Friern Barnet Grammar School and King's College London. He went on to become a Medical Officer, a GP and a Lieutenant Colonel of the RAMC commanding Field Ambulances in the Territorial Army. Upon moving to the Island he became a Laxey Commissioner in 1974 before standing for the House of Keys as MHK for Garff in 1976. He was immediately appointed Chairman of various Boards (forerunners to the Departments). In 1981 he became Chair of the Finance Board,[3][4] in effect the Treasury Minister, and then in 1985 was elevated to the Legislative Council and became Chairman of the Executive Council. In 1986 the Ministerial System was brought in following the General Election. Dr Mann decided to stand for the House of Keys as he knew ministers would be expected to be democratically accountable. He also resigned his seat in the LegCo on the eve of the election, although rules did not make this necessary. He was subsequently unsuccessful and thus lost his seat in Tynwald, despite being favoured to become the new Chief Minister. At the 1990 By Election regained his Garff seat and held it until subsequently being re-elevated to the LegCo in 1995. In 1992 he was made acting Speaker of the House of Keys and in 1996 Minister of Education.
Personal life
Mann has been married to Joan (née Redstone) since 1951, they have 5 sons and 2 daughters together.
Governmental positions
- Chairman of the Broadcasting Commission, 1978–80
- Member of the Executive Council of the Isle of Man, 1980–86
- Chairman of the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries, 1980–81
- Chairman of the Finance Board, 1981–85
- Chairman of the Financial Supervision Commission, 1983–85
- Chairman of the Executive Council, 1985–86
- Minister of Education, 1996–99.
References
- ↑ "Tribute to ‘towering’ politician Dr Mann - Isle of Man News - Isle of Man Today". Iomtoday.co.im. 1926-06-24. Retrieved 2013-06-26.
- ↑ "Mann, Edgar John" (PDF). www.tynwald.org. Retrieved 11 November 2011.
- ↑ Connolly, Edward (1982) "Manx Savings Bank not to be Rescued", Glasgow Herald, 14 July 1982, p. 11
- ↑ "Manx Note Stays", Glasgow Herald, 21 November 1984, p. 3
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