Sir Neville Bruce Alfred Bosworth CBE QC (18 April 1918 – 25 December 2012) was a British Conservative politician. He served as leader of Birmingham City Council from 1976 to 1980 and 1982 to 1984, Lord Mayor of the city from 1969 to 1970, and director of Birmingham City FC.
Neville Bosworth | |
|---|---|
| Leader of Birmingham City Council | |
| In office May 1976 – May 1980 | |
| Preceded by | Clive Wilkinson |
| Succeeded by | Clive Wilkinson |
| In office May 1982 – May 1984 | |
| Preceded by | Clive Wilkinson |
| Succeeded by | Dick Knowles |
| Member of Birmingham City Council for Erdington | |
| In office 1950–1996 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Neville Bruce Alfred Bosworth 18 April 1918 Birmingham, England |
| Died | 25 December 2012 |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse |
Charlotte Davies (m. 1945) |
Early life edit
Bosworth was born on 18 April 1918 in Birmingham, England. He was educated at the private King Edward's School, Birmingham. He went on to study law at the University of Birmingham, graduating with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree.[1]
Political career edit
Bosworth was elected as a councillor for Erdington in 1950. He served as a councillor for 46 years.[1]
Personal life edit
In 1945, Bosworth married Charlotte Marian Davis.[2] Together they had a son and two daughters;[1] Simon, Jane and Jo.[3] His wife died in 2003.[2]
Honours edit
In the 1987 Queen's Birthday Honours, it was announced that Bosworth was to become a Knight Bachelor "for political and public service".[4] He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II on 22 July 1987 at Buckingham Palace.[5]
References edit
- ^ a b c "Sir Neville Bosworth". The Telegraph. 2 January 2013. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
- ^ a b "BOSWORTH, Sir Neville (Bruce Alfred)". Who's Who 2013. A & C Black. November 2012. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
- ^ "OBITUARY: Sir Neville pays tribute after death of wife Lady Charlotte". The Birmingham Post. 19 June 2003. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
- ^ "No. 50948". The London Gazette (Supplement). 12 June 1987. p. 1.
- ^ "No. 51019". The London Gazette. 4 August 1987. p. 9885.