Charles Challen

Charles Challen (15 February 1894 – 20 June 1960) was a British barrister and politician.

Charles Challen
Member of Parliament for Hampstead
In office
27 November 1941 (1941-11-27)  23 February 1950 (1950-02-23)
Preceded byGeorge Balfour
Succeeded byHenry Brooke
Personal details
Born(1894-02-15)15 February 1894
Died20 June 1960(1960-06-20) (aged 66)
Political partyConservative
Alma materJesus College, Cambridge (MA, LLB)
OccupationBarrister
Military career
Allegiance United Kingdom
BranchBritish Army
Years of service1914 – 1919
RankLieutenant
UnitRoyal Field Artillery
Battles of World War IFrance
Egypt

Biography

Challen received a Bachelor of Laws and Master's degree from Jesus College, Cambridge (later becoming a member of the Oxford and Cambridge Club).[1] During the First World War, he served in France and Egypt as a Lieutenant in the Royal Field Artillery. He never married.[2] Challen was Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) for Hampstead from 1941 to 1950.[2][3]

He died on 20 June 1960, aged 66.

References

  1. "Mr Charles Challen". MembersAfter1832.HistoryOfParliamentOnline.org. Archived from the original on 3 July 2020. Retrieved 2 July 2020.
  2. "CHALLEN, Charles". Who Was Who. A & C Black. 1920–2008. Retrieved 12 February 2011.
  3. Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs – Constituencies beginning with "H" (part 1)


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