John Wilmot, 1st Baron Wilmot of Selmeston facts for kids
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The Lord Wilmot of Selmeston
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| Minister of Aircraft Production | |
| In office 4 August 1945 – 1 April 1946 |
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| Prime Minister | Clement Attlee |
| Preceded by | Ernest Brown |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
| Minister of Supply | |
| In office 3 August 1945 – 7 October 1947 |
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| Prime Minister | Clement Attlee |
| Preceded by | Andrew Rae Duncan |
| Succeeded by | George Strauss |
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| Born | 2 April 1893 |
| Died | 22 July 1964 (aged 71) |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Labour |
| Alma mater | King's College London |
John Charles Wilmot, also known as the 1st Baron Wilmot of Selmeston, was an important British politician. He was a member of the Labour Party.
He served in the government under Prime Minister Clement Attlee. From 1945 to 1946, he was the Minister of Aircraft Production. He also served as the Minister of Supply from 1945 to 1947.
Early Life and Education
John Wilmot was born on April 2, 1893. He went to Hither Green central school.
He also took evening classes to continue his education. These classes were at Chelsea Polytechnic and King's College London.
Political Journey
Wilmot began his political career by becoming a Member of Parliament (MP). An MP is a person elected to represent a group of people in the British Parliament.
He was first elected for Fulham East in 1933. This was a special election called a by-election. He lost his seat in the general election of 1935.
In November 1937, Wilmot became an alderman for the London County Council. An alderman was a senior member of a local council. He stayed in this role until 1945.
He returned to the House of Commons in 1939. He was elected as the MP for Kennington.
Government Roles
After the 1945 election, Wilmot was re-elected as an MP. This time, he represented the Deptford constituency.
He joined Clement Attlee's government after World War II. He became the Minister of Aircraft Production in 1945. This role involved managing the making of aircraft. He held this position until 1946, when the office was closed.
He also served as the Minister of Supply from 1945 to 1947. This job involved making sure the country had enough important materials and goods.
In 1945, he was made a member of the Privy Council. This is a group of important advisors to the British monarch.
Later Life
Wilmot retired from the House of Commons in 1950. After leaving Parliament, he was given a special title. He became Baron Wilmot of Selmeston on January 30, 1950. This meant he became a member of the House of Lords.
Lord Wilmot of Selmeston passed away on July 22, 1964. He was 71 years old.
