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Arthur Stephens Philpotts (13 October – 12 August 1920[1]) was a British naval officer and politician.
He became a commander in 1880 and was a divisional officer in the coastguard from 1882 until 1888. He retired in 1895, gaining appointment as a captain.[2] In the 1895 UK general election, Philpotts was elected for the Conservative Party in Torquay, serving until his retirement in 1900.[2][1]
^ abStenton, Michael; Lees, Stephen (1978). Who's Who of British Members of Parliament. Vol. II. Hassocks: Harvester Press. p. 286. ISBN0391006134.
January 01, 1970
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