Robert Christopher Battersby (14 December 1924 – 30 September 2002) was British soldier, linguist, diplomat and politician, who served as a

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(MEP) for the constituency of

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between 1979 and 1989. He was a prominent member of the

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1924 births 2002 deaths Alumni of Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge Alumni of the University of Edinburgh British Army personnel of World War II Conservative Party (UK) MEPs Intelligence Corps officers MEPs for England 1979–1984 MEPs for England 1984–1989 People educated at Firth Park Academy Politicians from Sheffield Knights of St. Gregory the Great Commanders of the Order of the British Empire {{UK-MEP-stub