Ernest Marples
Former Postmaster General of the United Kingdom
Alfred Ernest Marples, Baron Marples, PC was a British Conservative politician who served as Postmaster General and Minister of Transport.
As Postmaster General, he oversaw the introduction of the Premium Bond scheme and of postcodes. His period... Wikipedia
Born: December 9, 1907, Levenshulme, Manchester, United Kingdom
Died: July 6, 1978 (age 70 years), Princess Grace Hospital, Monaco
Previous offices: Postmaster General of the United Kingdom (1957–1959) and Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom (1945–1974)
Spouse: Ruth Marples (m. 1919)
Party: Conservative Party
Education: Stretford Grammar School
Prime Minister: Harold Macmillan; Sir Alec Douglas-Home