Charles Garland (British politician)
Charles Samuel Garland (23 June 1887 - 6 December 1960) was a British Conservative Party politician and chemist.[1] [2]
Born in Stourbridge, Worcestershire, he was the son of Charles Garland and his Annie née Mayo. He was educated at Wilson's School, Camberwell and the Royal College of Science.[1] [3] He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of London, subsequently becoming an Associate of the Royal College of Science, a Fellow of the Royal Institute of Chemistry and Chartered Member of the Institution of Chemical Engineers.[1]
At the 1922 general election he was elected as Conservative member of parliament for Islington South but lost his seat when a further election was held in the following year.[1] [2]
For the rest of his life he was involved in the chemical industry. From 1925-51 he was vice president and honorary treasurer of the National Union of Manufacturers and its president from 1956-58.[1] [2] He also held the office of president of the British Association of Chemists in 1925-26 and of the Institution of Chemical Engineers in 1941-42.[1] He was also a crown governor and fellow of the Imperial College of Science and Technology.[1] [4]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Garland, Charles Samuel". Who Was Who. Oxford University Press. Retrieved 26 May 2013.
- ^ a b c "Obituary: Mr. C. S. Garland". The Times. 7 December 1960.
- ^ "Old Wilsonians". Wilson's School. Retrieved 26 May 2013.
- ^ "Fellows and Honorary Graduates". Imperial College. Retrieved 26 May 2013.
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