Dickson, Anne (1928–)
Dickson, Anne (1928–)
Northern Ireland politician. Name variations: Anne Letitia Dickson. Born April 1928 in London, England; m. James Johnston Dickson.
Representing the Unionist Party for Carrick, sat in the Northern Ireland House of Commons (1969–72); as an Independent Unionist for South Antrim, sat in the House (1973–74); was leader of the Unionist Party of Northern Ireland (UPNI, 1976–81), the 1st woman leader of a political party in Northern Ireland.
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