Douglas Houghton Baron Houghton of Sowerby Politician
Arthur Leslie Noel Douglas Houghton, Baron Houghton of Sowerby CH PC (11 August 1898 – 2 May 1996) was a British Labour politician. He was the last British Cabinet minister born in the 19th century. After he retired in 1967, every Cabinet minister has been born since 1900. He was also the last veteran of World War I to serve in the Cabinet and both Houses of Parliament.
Personal facts
| Birth date | August 11, 1898 |
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| Date of death | May 02, 1996 |
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Office holder
| office | Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster |
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