Sir John Leigh, 1st Baronet
Sir John Leigh 1st Baronet | |
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| Member of Parliament for Clapham | |
| In office 1922–1945 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Arthur du Cros, Bt. |
| Succeeded by | John Battley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 April 1884 Altrincham, Cheshire, England |
| Died | 4 November 1959 (aged 75) |
| Resting place | St. Michael's Church, Mickleham |
| Party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Norah Graces |
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| Education | Manchester Grammar School |
| Occupation | Politician, mill-owner, newspaper proprietor |
| Known for | Owner of the Pall Mall Gazette |
Sir John Leigh, 1st Baronet (3 August 1884 – 28 July 1959) was a British mill-owner, newspaper proprietor and Conservative politician. He sat in the House of Commons from 1922 to 1945 as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Clapham. He was created a baronet in 1918.