Person

Putt, Gorley

1913–1995

Samuel Gorley Putt OBE FRSL (9 June 1913 – 24 April 1995), was a British academic, author and stood as a Liberal Party candidate, but failed to win a seat, at the 1945 General Election. He actively discouraged people from using his first name, Samuel, and was known as simply Gorley Putt. Born 9 June 1913 Brixham, Devon, England ; Died 24 April 1995 (aged 81) Oakington, Cambridgeshire, England