Eric Forth

British politician (1944-2006)
Person human Q5386503
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Eric Forth

Summary

Eric Forth is a human[1]. He was born in Glasgow[2]. He was born on September 9, 1944[3]. He died in Charing Cross[4]. He died on May 17, 2006[5]. He worked as a politician[6].

Key Facts

  • Eric Forth was born in Glasgow[2].
  • Eric Forth passed away in Charing Cross[4].
  • Eric Forth was born on September 9, 1944[3].
  • Eric Forth died on May 17, 2006[5].
  • Eric Forth held citizenship in United Kingdom[7].
  • English was Eric Forth's native language[8].
  • Eric Forth's professions included politician[6].
  • Eric Forth held the position of Shadow Leader of the House of Commons[9].
  • Eric Forth held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[10].
  • Eric Forth held the position of member of the 54th Parliament of the United Kingdom[11].
  • Eric Forth held the position of member of the 53rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[12].
  • Eric Forth held the position of member of the 52nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[13].
  • Eric Forth held the position of member of the 51st Parliament of the United Kingdom[14].
  • Eric Forth's education included a stint at University of Glasgow[15].
  • Eric Forth was educated at Jordanhill School[16].
  • Eric Forth is recorded as male[17].
  • Eric Forth's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Eric Forth was affiliated with the Conservative Party[19].
  • The cause of death was bone cancer[20].
  • Eric Forth's honorific prefix is recorded as The Right Honourable[21].
  • Eric Forth's family name is recorded as Forth[22].
  • Eric Forth's given name is recorded as Eric[23].
  • Eric Forth's work location is recorded as Strasbourg[24].
  • Eric Forth's work location is recorded as Brussels[25].
  • Eric Forth's work location is recorded as London[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Glasgow[2], Eric Forth… he was born on September 9, 1944[3]. English was his native language[8].

Education

Educated at University of Glasgow[15], a public research university[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1451[29], headquartered in Glasgow[30] and Jordanhill School[16], a secondary school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1920[33], headquartered in Glasgow[34].

Career and Affiliations

Eric Forth worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include Shadow Leader of the House of Commons[9], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[10], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38]; member of the 54th Parliament of the United Kingdom[11], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 2005[41]; member of the 53rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[12], a position[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 2001[44]; member of the 52nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[13], a position[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1997[47]; and member of the 51st Parliament of the United Kingdom[14], a position[48], in United Kingdom[49], founded in 1992[50].

Personal Life

Eric Forth was affiliated with the Conservative Party[19].

Death and Burial

Eric Forth died on May 17, 2006[5]. He passed away in Charing Cross[4]. The cause of death was bone cancer[20].

FAQs

Where was Eric Forth born?

Eric Forth's place of birth was Glasgow[2].

Where did Eric Forth die?

Eric Forth passed away in Charing Cross[4].

What did Eric Forth do for work?

Eric Forth worked as politician[6].

Where did Eric Forth go to school?

Eric Forth was educated at University of Glasgow[15] and Jordanhill School[16].

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Class ancestry

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