Code | DS/UK/11729 |
Name | Black; Sir; Cyril (8 April 1902-29 October 1991); British Conservative politician |
Variations of Name | Cyril Wilson Black |
Dates | 8 April 1902-29 October 1991 |
Gender | Male (cisgender) |
Place of Birth/Origin | Kensington, London, England (born) |
Biography | Sir Cyril Black was a British Conservative politician. He was Member of Parliament for Wimbledon from 1950 to his retirement at the 1970 general election. He resisted liberalisation of laws on divorce, homosexuality, alcohol licensing and gambling, and supported the Baptist church. |