Martin Brandon-Bravo
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Martin Brandon-Bravo | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Nottingham South | |
| In office 9 June 1983 – 16 March 1992 | |
| Preceded by | new constituency |
| Succeeded by | Alan Simpson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 March 1932 Stoke Newington, England |
| Died | 15 August 2018 (aged 86) Nottingham, England |
| Political party | Conservative |
Martin Maurice Brandon-Bravo
Conservative politician who was Member of Parliament (MP) for Nottingham South
from 1983 to 1992.
Career
He was a Conservative councillor for the City of Nottingham 1968–1970 and 1976–1987. Having stood unsuccessfully for
David Waddington
(1989–1990), and subsequently to the Leader of the Lords (1990–1992).
After leaving Parliament, he became Councillor for West Bridgford West division of
City of Nottingham
in January 2012.
Sport
Brandon-Bravo was a successful club oarsman before becoming president of the forerunner to the present body in the sport of rowing, the
Amateur Rowing Association, in 1993. He was a life Vice President of British Rowing, which has combined professionals and amateurs in one organisation. As an International Umpire he officiated at World and Olympic Championships, and was a founding member of the National Watersports Centre at Holme Pierrepont
, Nottingham.
Personal life
He married Sally in 1964 and they had two sons, Paul and Joel.
Brandon-Bravo died in August 2018 at the age of 86.[1]
Bibliography
- Brandon-Bravo, Martin (2013). Rowing Against the Tide. Bretwalda. ISBN 9781909698031.
References
- ^ "Tributes to former Nottingham MP Martin Brandon-Bravo who died aged 86". Nottingham Post. 16 August 2018. Retrieved 16 August 2018.