Alan Dower | |
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In office 1931–1935 | |
Member of Parliament for Stockport | |
Member of Parliament for Penrith and Cockermouth | |
In office 1935–1950 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Alan Vincent Gandar Dower 28 March 1898 |
Died | 6 May 1980 (aged 82) |
Political party | Conservative |
Relatives | Siblings Eric Gandar Dower, Kenneth Gandar-Dower |
Occupation | Politician, army officer |
Colonel Alan Vincent Gandar Dower (28 March 1898 – 6 May 1980) was a British Army officer and politician. [1] He was Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) for Stockport from 1931 to 1935, and MP for Penrith and Cockermouth from 1935 to 1950. [1] [2] [3]
Dower's brother Eric was also a Conservative MP, while another brother Kenneth was a well-known explorer. [4] All used different versions of their surname: Dower, Gandar Dower and Gandar-Dower respectively.
Alan Dower | |
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In office 1931–1935 | |
Member of Parliament for Stockport | |
Member of Parliament for Penrith and Cockermouth | |
In office 1935–1950 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Alan Vincent Gandar Dower 28 March 1898 |
Died | 6 May 1980 (aged 82) |
Political party | Conservative |
Relatives | Siblings Eric Gandar Dower, Kenneth Gandar-Dower |
Occupation | Politician, army officer |
Colonel Alan Vincent Gandar Dower (28 March 1898 – 6 May 1980) was a British Army officer and politician. [1] He was Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) for Stockport from 1931 to 1935, and MP for Penrith and Cockermouth from 1935 to 1950. [1] [2] [3]
Dower's brother Eric was also a Conservative MP, while another brother Kenneth was a well-known explorer. [4] All used different versions of their surname: Dower, Gandar Dower and Gandar-Dower respectively.