Douglas Houghton, Baron Houghton of Sowerby, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Douglas Houghton, Baron Houghton of Sowerby

British politician

Date of Birth: 11-Aug-1898

Place of Birth: Long Eaton, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 02-May-1996

Profession: politician, trade unionist

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Arthur Leslie Noel Douglas Houghton, Baron Houghton of Sowerby, (11 August 1898 – 2 May 1996) was a British Labour politician.
He was the last British Cabinet minister born in the 19th century.
After he retired in 1967, every Cabinet minister has been born since 1900.
He was also the last veteran of World War I to serve in the Cabinet and both Houses of Parliament.