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Maurice Edelman (2 March 1911 – 14 December 1975) was a British Labour Party politician and novelist who represented Coventry constituencies in the House of Commons for over 30 years.
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Early life
Maurice Edelman was born in Cardiff in 1911. His parents came to Wales in 1905, escaping the pogroms in Russia and Poland. He was educated at Cardiff High School and Trinity College, Cambridge and joined the plywood industry in 1931 as a company director.
Writing career
Edelman was a prolific journalist and author of several works of fiction and non fiction. During the 2nd World War he worked for Picture Post as a war correspondent in North Africa.
Political Career and Death
At the 1945 election Edelman was elected as Member of Parliament (MP) for Coventry West. In 1950, he won in the new seat of Coventry North. He was a vice-chairman of the British Council and chairman of the Franco-British Parliamentary Relations Committee.
Following further boundary changes in 1974, Edelman represented Coventry North West until his death in 1975. His successor was Geoffrey Robinson, who won a by-election on 4 March 1976.
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Parliament of the United Kingdom New constituency Member of Parliament for Coventry West
1945 – 1950Constituency abolished New constituency Member of Parliament for Coventry North
1950 – February 1974Constituency abolished New constituency Member of Parliament for Coventry North West
February 1974 – 1976Succeeded by
Geoffrey RobinsonCategories:- 1911 births
- 1975 deaths
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