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Neville Bosworth

Sir Neville Bruce Alfred Bosworth CBE QC (18 April 1918 – 25 December 2012) was a British Conservative politician. He served as leader of Birmingham City Council from 1976 to 1980 and 1982 to 1984, Lord Mayor of the city from 1969 to 1970, and director of Birmingham City FC.

Neville Bosworth
Leader of Birmingham City Council
In office
May 1976 – May 1980
Preceded byClive Wilkinson
Succeeded byClive Wilkinson
In office
May 1982 – May 1984
Preceded byClive Wilkinson
Succeeded byDick Knowles
Member of Birmingham City Council for Erdington
In office
1950–1996
Personal details
Born
Neville Bruce Alfred Bosworth

18 April 1918
Birmingham, England
Died25 December 2012
Political partyConservative
Spouse
Charlotte Davies
(m. 1945)

Early life edit

Bosworth was born on 18 April 1918 in Birmingham, England. He was educated at the private King Edward's School, Birmingham He went on to study law at the University of Birmingham, graduating with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree.[1]

Political career edit

Bosworth was elected as a councillor for Erdington in 1950. He served as a councillor for 46 years.[1]

Personal life edit

In 1945, Bosworth married Charlotte Marian Davis.[2] Together they had a son and two daughters;[1] Simon, Jane and Jo.[3] His wife died in 2003.[2]

Honours edit

In the 1987 Queen's Birthday Honours, it was announced that Bosworth was to become a Knight Bachelor "for political and public service".[4] He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II on 22 July 1987 at Buckingham Palace.[5]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c "Sir Neville Bosworth". The Telegraph. 2 January 2013. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
  2. ^ a b "BOSWORTH, Sir Neville (Bruce Alfred)". Who's Who 2013. A & C Black. November 2012. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
  3. ^ "OBITUARY: Sir Neville pays tribute after death of wife Lady Charlotte". The Birmingham Post. 19 June 2003. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
  4. ^ "No. 50948". The London Gazette (Supplement). 12 June 1987. p. 1.
  5. ^ "No. 51019". The London Gazette. 4 August 1987. p. 9885.
Political offices
Preceded by
Clive Wilkinson
Leader of Birmingham City Council
1976 to 1980
Succeeded by
Clive Wilkinson
Preceded by
Clive Wilkinson
Leader of Birmingham City Council
1982 to 1984
Succeeded by

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