Rev Dr Charles Leach | |
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Member of Parliament for Colne Valley | |
In office 1910–1916 | |
Preceded by | Victor Grayson |
Succeeded by | Frederick Mallalieu |
Personal details | |
Born | Illingworth, Halifax, Yorkshire, England | 1 March 1847
Died | 24 November 1919 England | (aged 72)
Occupation | Shoemaker, Congregational Minister, and politician |
Known for | Only MP to lose his seat for being of unsound mind |
Charles Leach (1 March 1847 – 24 November 1919) was a Congregationalist Minister and Liberal Party politician in the United Kingdom. He is notable as the only Member of Parliament to be deprived of his seat after being declared of unsound mind.