Ian Anderson (Manx politician), Date of Birth, Date of Death
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About Ian Anderson (Manx politician)
- Robert John Gurney Anderson (16 June 1925 – 11 January 2005), known as Ian Anderson, was a President of the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man. Mr Anderson was born in Glencross, Rathmullan, County Donegal, Ireland, in 1925.
- He left school at the age of 13 and joined the Belfast Technical College before moving to the Isle of Man in 1946.
- In 1963 Ian was elected as a member of Patrick commissioners and remained as such until being elected as member of the House of Keys for Glenfaba.
- In 1982 he was elevated to the Legislative Council and remained a member until retiring from Tynwald in 1993.
- In 1988 he was elected as the, second ever non-Governor, President of the Legislative Council.
- He served until 1990 when the constitution was altered and Sir Charles Kerruish became ex officio President.
- Ian Anderson also held many Ministerial-level appointments during his career.
- He died on 11 January 2005. His son is David Anderson MHK.
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