Tufton Beamish (Royal Navy officer)

Rear-Admiral Tufton Percy Hamilton Beamish, CB, DL (26 July 1874 – 2 May 1951) was an English naval officer and Conservative Party politician. He married Margaret Simon in 1914. The couple had two daughters and one surviving son, Tufton Beamish, Baron Chelwood.

Tufton Beamish led a distinguished naval and political career. He was twice Member of Parliament (MP) for Lewes: from 1924 to 1931, and again from 1936 to 1945. His son Tufton succeeded him in at the 1945 general election and represented the seat until 1974.

References

    • Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
    • "Obituary: Rear-Adml. Tufton Beamish". The Times. London, England. 3 May 1951. p. 6.
    Parliament of the United Kingdom
    Preceded by
    William Campion
    Member of Parliament for Lewes
    19241931
    Succeeded by
    John de Vere Loder
    Preceded by
    John de Vere Loder
    Member of Parliament for Lewes
    19361945
    Succeeded by
    Tufton Beamish (son)


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