Arthur Holt (politician)
Arthur Holt | |
|---|---|
| President of the Liberal Party | |
| In office 1974–1975 | |
| Leader | Jeremy Thorpe |
| Preceded by | Rhys Lloyd |
| Succeeded by | Margaret Wingfield |
| Liberal Chief Whip | |
| In office May 1962 – 1963 | |
| Leader | Jo Grimond |
| Preceded by | Donald Wade |
| Succeeded by | Eric Lubbock |
| Member of Parliament for Bolton West | |
| In office 25 October 1951 – 25 September 1964 | |
| Preceded by | John Lewis |
| Succeeded by | Gordon Oakes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 August 1914 Bolton, Lancashire |
| Died | 23 August 1995 (aged 81) |
| Political party | Liberal Party |
| Spouse |
Kathleen Openshaw (m. 1939) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Mill Hill School |
| Alma mater | Victoria University of Manchester |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Years of service | 1938–1945 |
| Unit | Loyal Regiment |
| Commands | Reconnaissance Corps |
| Battles / wars | |
Arthur Frederick Holt (8 August 1914 – 23 August 1995) was a hosiery manufacturer and Liberal Party politician in the United Kingdom, and Member of Parliament for thirteen years.