Eric Forth, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Eric Forth

British politician

Date of Birth: 09-Sep-1944

Place of Birth: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 17-May-2006

Profession: politician

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Eric Forth (9 September 1944 – 17 May 2006) was a British Conservative politician.
He served as Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for Birmingham North from 1979 until 1984.
He then served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Mid Worcestershire from 1983 until 1997.
Finally, he served as MP for Bromley and Chislehurst from 1997 until his death in 2006. Forth served as a junior minister in the governments of Margaret Thatcher and John Major between 1988 and 1997.
In his obituaries, he was described as "colourful", "flamboyant", "provocative" and a "right-wing libertarian".
He was noted for his colourful ties and waistcoats, sideburns, and jewellery.