David Grenfell

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/david-grenfell

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was David Grenfell born?June 16, 1881
2. When did David Grenfell die?November 21, 1968
3. What is the constituency?Gower, Wales
4. What is the political affiliation?Labour Party
5. Who was David Grenfell?David Grenfell was a Labour MP from Wales who represented the Gower area for 37 years, from 1922 to 1959.
6. How long did David Grenfell stay in Parliament?He served as an MP for 37 years, which is almost four decades.

Constituency: A geographical area represented by an elected official in a legislative body.
Member of Parliament (MP): An elected representative serving in the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Labour Party: A centre-left political party in the United Kingdom advocating for social democracy and workers' rights.
Parliamentary Tenure: The length of time an individual serves as a member of a parliament.