John Peel (Leicester MP)
Sir William John Peel DSNB DLJ (16 June 1912 – 8 May 2004) was a British Conservative politician who served as Member of Parliament for Leicester South East from 1957 to 1974. He also became an honorary member of the Brunei aristocracy, near the conclusion of his life.
Dato Sir John Peel DSNB DSLJ | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Leicester South East | |
| In office 28 November 1957 – 8 February 1974 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Waterhouse |
| Resident Commissioner of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands | |
| In office 1949–1952 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Evans Maude |
| Succeeded by | Michael Bernacchi |
| 15th British Resident in Brunei | |
| In office 1946–1948 | |
| Monarch | George VI |
| Preceded by | Ernest Edgar Pengilly |
| Succeeded by | L. H. N. Davis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William John Peel 16 June 1912 |
| Died | 8 May 2004 (aged 91) |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse |
Rosemary Mia Minka Redhead
(m. 1936) |
| Parent | William Peel (father) |
| Education | Wellington College, Berkshire |
| Alma mater | Queens' College, Cambridge |
| Awards | Knight Bachelor (1973) |
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