Colin Hamilton Benbow
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Colin Hamilton Benbow | |
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| Member of the House of Assembly of Bermuda | |
| In office 1976–1980 | |
| Preceded by | William Cox |
| Succeeded by | William Cox |
| Constituency | Devonshire South |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1931 |
| Died | May 1, 2016 |
| Party | United Bermuda Party |
| Alma mater | University of Oxford |
| Occupation | Historian, teacher, politician, author |
| Known for | Boer Prisoners of War in Bermuda |
Colin Hamilton Benbow (1931 – May 2016) was a history teacher, writer, and member of the House of Assembly of Bermuda for the United Bermuda Party for the constituency of Devonshire South. He was chairman of the Board of Works, Agriculture and Fisheries. While in office he played a part in naming Bermuda's roads. He lost his job on one occasion for his views on the legalization of marijuana.[1][2][3]
Benbow is best known for his book Boer Prisoners of War in Bermuda.[2]
Benbow grew up in England and served in the army before attending Oxford University. His initial 18-month service was extended by two years, during which he volunteered for deployment to Korea.[4]
Benbow arrived in Bermuda in 1955.[4] He pursued a career in teaching before entering politics in 1968, when he ran unsuccessfully as an Independent candidate. In 1976, he was elected to the House of Assembly as a member of the ruling United Bermuda Party, defeating incumbent William Cox. He served until 1980, when Cox regained the seat in a subsequent election.[4]
