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A. P. Herbert

British politician (1890-1971) · United Kingdom · On the map · Politicians · Died at 81

Sir Alan Patrick Herbert CH, was an English humorist, novelist, playwright, law reformist, and, from 1935 to 1950, an independent Member of Parliament for Oxford University.

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United Kingdom
Category
Politicians
Type
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Status
Deceased
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Lived 1890 to 1971 · aged 81