David Campbell (British politician)
For other people of the same name, see David Campbell (disambiguation).
| Sir David Campbell KBE, CMG | |
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| Member of Parliament for Belfast South | |
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In office 4 November 1952 – 12 June 1963 | |
| Preceded by | Conolly Gage |
| Succeeded by | Rafton Pounder |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 January 1891 |
| Died | 12 June 1963 (aged 72) |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Ulster Unionist Party |
| Religion | Protestant |
Sir David Callender Campbell KBE, CMG (29 January 1891 - 12 June 1963) was an Ulster Unionist politician in Northern Ireland. He was elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Belfast South in a 1952 by-election, and served until his death in 1963. In 1959 while leader of the UUP Westminster MP's, he became involved in the row over Catholic membership of the UUP when he supported the idea in a letter to the party leader.[1]
He served as Lieutenant-Governor of Malta, 1943–1952.
References
- ↑ Walker, Graham, A history of the Ulster Unionist Party, Manchester University Press 2004. pg 148
External links
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by David Campbell
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
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| Preceded by Conolly Gage |
Member of Parliament for Belfast South 1952–1963 |
Succeeded by Rafton Pounder |
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