Neville Bosworth

Sir Neville Bruce Alfred Bosworth was a British Conservative politician. He served as leader of Birmingham City Council from 1976 to 1980 and 1982 to 1984, Lord Mayor of the city from 1969 to 1970, and director of Birmingham City FC.

Early life

Bosworth was born on 18 April 1918 in Birmingham, England. He was educated at King Edward VI Aston School a selective Grammar School. He went on to study law at the University of Birmingham, graduating with a Bachelor of Laws degree.

Political career

Bosworth was elected as a councillor for Erdington in 1950. He served as a councillor for 46 years.

Personal life

In 1945, Bosworth married Charlotte Marian Davis. Together they had a son and two daughters; Simon, Jane and Jo. His wife died in 2003.

Honours

In the 1987 Queen's Birthday Honours, it was announced that Bosworth was to become a Knight Bachelor "for political and public service". He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II on 22 July 1987 at Buckingham Palace.