1970 Dissolution Honours

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The 1970 Dissolution Honours List was issued on 2 June 1970 to mark the dissolution of the United Kingdom parliament prior to the 1970 general election. [1] [2]

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The recipients of honours are displayed here as they were styled before their new honour.

Life Peers

Baronesses

Barons

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References

  1. "No. 45112". The London Gazette (Supplement). 2 June 1970. p. 6117.
  2. "Shinwell, Boyle are among new life peers". The Times . 3 June 1970. p. 2.