Louis Smith (politician)
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Louis William Smith was a British
Conservative Party
politician
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After studying at Harrogate College
, Smith became an engineer
and a company director. He was elected as Member of Parliament
(MP) for Sheffield Hallam at a by-election in July 1928, and held the seat until his death in 1939.
British people
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Conservative Party
Conservative Party (UK)
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politician
Politician
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After studying at Harrogate College
Harrogate College
Harrogate College is a further education college in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England. It traces its origins to the University Extension movement, which began in 1873 under the auspices of Cambridge University. It offers several levels of qualifications, including further- and higher-education...
, Smith became an engineer
Engineer
An engineer is a professional practitioner of engineering, concerned with applying scientific knowledge, mathematics and ingenuity to develop solutions for technical problems. Engineers design materials, structures, machines and systems while considering the limitations imposed by practicality,...
and a company director. He was elected as Member of Parliament
Member of Parliament
A Member of Parliament is a representative of the voters to a :parliament. In many countries with bicameral parliaments, the term applies specifically to members of the lower house, as upper houses often have a different title, such as senate, and thus also have different titles for its members,...
(MP) for Sheffield Hallam at a by-election in July 1928, and held the seat until his death in 1939.