John Brewis
Henry John Brewis (8 April 1920 – 25 May 1989) was a Scottish Unionist Party politician and barrister.
John Brewis | |
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| Lord Lieutenant of Wigtown | |
| In office 1981–1989 | |
| Preceded by | John Dalrymple, 13th Earl of Stair |
| Succeeded by | Edward Stuart Orr-Ewing |
| Member of Parliament for Galloway | |
| In office 1959 – October 1974 | |
| Preceded by | John Mackie |
| Succeeded by | George Thompson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Henry John Brewis 8 April 1920 |
| Died | 25 May 1989 (aged 69) |
| Political party | Unionist Conservative |
He was elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Galloway at a by-election in April 1959, after the death of the Unionist MP John Mackie. He was re-elected at the general election in October 1959, and held the seat until he stood down at the October 1974 general election. He was also a Member of the European Parliament from 1973 to 1975.
He was Deputy Lieutenant of Wigtown from 24 January 1966[1] and Lord Lieutenant from 18 September 1981 [2]
He married Faith Agnes Devorguilla daughter of daughter of Sir Edward McTaggart-Stewart 2nd Bt. of Southwick and Blairderry.
References
External links
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by John Brewis
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
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| Preceded by John Mackie |
Member of Parliament for Galloway 1959–Oct 1974 |
Succeeded by George Thompson |
| Honorary titles | ||
| Preceded by The 13th Earl of Stair |
Lord Lieutenant of Wigtown 1981–1989 |
Succeeded by Edward Stuart Orr-Ewing |
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