Robert Bowen Cant (24 July 1915 – 13 July 1997) was a British Labour politician.
Robert Cant | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent Central | |
| In office 31 March 1966 – 8 June 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Barnett Stross |
| Succeeded by | Mark Fisher |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Bowen Cant 24 July 1915 |
| Died | 13 July 1997 (aged 81) |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Labour |
| Alma mater | London School of Economics |
| Occupation | Councillor, politician, university lecturer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch/service | Army- Royal Corps of Signals |
Early life
editCant was educated at Middlesbrough High School for Boys and the London School of Economics, and served with the Royal Corps of Signals. He became a university lecturer, and wrote American Journey, a study of American high schools.
Political career
editCant was elected a councillor on Stoke-on-Trent City Council in 1953.
He contested Shrewsbury in 1950 and 1951. He was Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent Central from 1966 to 1983, preceding Mark Fisher.
References
edit- The Times Guide to the House of Commons 1966