Frederic Bennett
Sir Frederic Mackarness Bennett DL (2 December 1918 – 14 September 2002) was a British journalist, author, barrister and Conservative politician who served as a Member of Parliament for 35 years. He was appointed a Privy Counsellor in 1985, and a Deputy Lieutenant for Greater London in 1990. He was also Lord of the manor of Mawddwy in Wales.
The Right Honourable Sir Frederic Bennett | |
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| Member of Parliament for Torbay (Torquay 1955–1974) | |
| In office 16 December 1955 – 18 May 1987 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Williams |
| Succeeded by | Rupert Allason |
| Member of Parliament for Reading North | |
| In office 25 October 1951 – 6 May 1955 | |
| Preceded by | Kim Mackay |
| Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Frederic Mackarness Bennett 2 December 1918 |
| Died | 14 September 2002 (aged 83) Aberangell, Wales |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse |
Marion Patricia Burnham
(m. 1945) |
| Parent | Ernest Bennett (father) |
| Education | Westminster School |
| Alma mater | Lincoln's Inn |
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| Awards | Knight Bachelor (1964) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1939–1946 |
| Rank | Major |
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