Charles Challen
Charles Challen (15 February 1894 – 20 June 1960) was a British barrister and politician.
Charles Challen | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Hampstead | |
| In office 27 November 1941 – 23 February 1950 | |
| Preceded by | George Balfour |
| Succeeded by | Henry Brooke |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 February 1894 |
| Died | 20 June 1960 (aged 66) |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Alma mater | Jesus College, Cambridge (MA, LLB) |
| Occupation | Barrister |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Years of service | 1914 – 1919 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | Royal Field Artillery |
| Battles of World War I | France Egypt |
Biography
Challen received a Bachelor of Laws and Master's degree from Jesus College, Cambridge (later becoming a member of the Oxford and Cambridge Club[1]). During the First World War, he served in France and Egypt as a Lieutenant in the Royal Field Artillery. He never married.[2] Challen was Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) for Hampstead from 1941 to 1950.[2][3]
He died on 20 June 1960, aged 66.
References
- "Mr Charles Challen". MembersAfter1832.HistoryOfParliamentOnline.org. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
- "CHALLEN, Charles". Who Was Who. A & C Black. 1920–2008. Retrieved 12 February 2011.
- Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs – Constituencies beginning with "H" (part 1)
External links
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Charles Challen
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by George Balfour |
Member of Parliament for Hampstead 27 November 1941 – 23 February 1950 |
Succeeded by Henry Brooke |
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