William (Vilavancode MLA)

M. William was a veteran Indian politician and a five time Member of the Legislative Assembly hailing from Palliyadi. He was elected twice to Travancore-Cochin assembly and three times to Madras State assembly.

M. William
Member of the Madras State Assembly
In office
1954 - 1957
1957 - 1962
1962 - 1967
Preceded byD. Gnanasigamony (Marthamdom)
ConstituencyVilavancode
In office
1967–1972
ConstituencyKilliyoor
Personal details
Political partyIndian National Congress

Political career edit

He was elected as a Member of Legislative assembly to Travancore-Cochin Legislative Assembly in 1952 election from Arumana constituency as a Tamil Nadu Congress candidate.[1] He was elected again as a Tamil Nadu Congress candidate from Vilavancode constituency in 1954 election to Travancore-Cochin assembly.[2] He was elected to Tamil Nadu legislative assembly in 1957 and 1962 elections from Vilavancode constituency.[3][4] and from Killiyur constituency in 1967 election.[5]

Legacy edit

The William Children Hospital, Marthandam is named after him.

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