James Watts (British politician)
James Watts (22 August 1903 – 7 July 1961) was a Conservative politician in the United Kingdom.
James Watts MP | |
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Portrait by Nathaniel Hughes John Baird | |
| Member of Parliament for Manchester Moss Side | |
| In office 7 October 1959 – 7 July 1961 | |
| Prime Minister | Harold Macmillan |
| Preceded by | Florence Horsbrugh |
| Succeeded by | Frank Taylor |
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| Born | 22 August 1903 Cheadle, Cheshire, England |
| Died | 7 July 1961 (aged 57) Belgravia, London, England |
| Resting place | South Ealing Cemetery |
| Political party | Conservative |
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| Occupation | Politician |
He was elected at the 1959 general election as Member of Parliament for Manchester Moss Side, but died in office two years later, aged 57. His aunt was Dame Agatha Christie, who dedicated several books to him, including The Secret of Chimneys (1925).
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