David Penhaligon
David Penhaligon | |
|---|---|
| President of the Liberal Party | |
| In office 1985–1986 | |
| Leader | David Steel |
| Preceded by | Alan Watson |
| Succeeded by | Des Wilson |
| Liberal frontbench team | |
| In office 1985 – 22 December 1986 | |
| Leader | David Steel |
| Member of Parliament for Truro | |
| In office 10 October 1974 – 22 December 1986 | |
| Preceded by | Piers Dixon |
| Succeeded by | Matthew Taylor |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 June 1944 Truro, Cornwall, England, UK |
| Died | 22 December 1986 (aged 42) Probus, Cornwall |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | |
David Charles Penhaligon (6 June 1944 – 22 December 1986) was a British politician from Cornwall who was Liberal Member of Parliament for Truro from October 1974 until his death in 1986. He was a popular figure in all parties, and was seen by many as a potential future front-runner for the party leadership until his sudden death in a traffic collision.