Andrew Fountaine
Andrew Fountaine (7 December 1918 – 14 September 1997) was an activist involved in the British far right. After military service in a number of conflicts, Fountaine joined the Conservative Party and was selected as a parliamentary candidate until his outspoken views resulted in his being disowned by the party.
Andrew Fountaine | |
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Fountaine at a training camp in 1960 | |
| Born | Andrew Fountaine 7 December 1918 Norfolk, England, United Kingdom |
| Died | 14 September 1997 (aged 78) United Kingdom |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | Army College, Aldershot |
| Years active | 1935–1981 |
| Known for | Far-right politician |
| Notable work | Meaning of an Enemy (1960–65) |
| Political party | Conservative Party National Labour Party British National Party National Front Constitutional Movement |
| Parent(s) | Charles Fountaine (father), Louisa Constance Catherine Fountaine (mother) |
| Relatives | Tony Martin (nephew) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Royal Navy |
| Rank | Sub-lieutenant |
| Conflict | Second World War |
He was subsequently involved with a number of fringe rightist movements before becoming a founding member of the National Front in 1967. He had several roles within the party and was involved in a number of internal feuds until he left in 1979. He briefly led his own splinter party before retiring from politics.
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