Leo Blair
Leo Charles Lynton Blair (born Charles Leonard Augustus Parsons; 4 August 1923 – 16 November 2012) was a British barrister and law lecturer at Durham University. He was the author of the book The Commonwealth Public Service. He was the father of Sir Tony Blair, the former prime minister of the United Kingdom, and of Sir William Blair, a High Court judge.
Leo Blair | |
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Photograph of Blair in A Journey | |
| Born | Charles Leonard Augustus Parsons 4 August 1923 Filey, East Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 16 November 2012 (aged 89) Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England |
| Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
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| Spouses | Hazel Corscadden McLay
(m. 1948; died 1975)Olwen Guy
(m. 1980; died 2012) |
| Children | 3, including William and Tony |
| Relatives | Euan Blair (grandson) |
| Military career | |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1942–1947 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | Royal Corps of Signals |
| Battles/wars | Second World War |
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