Alex Timpson
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Alex Timpson | |
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| Born | Alexandra Winkfield Dodd 25 April 1946 |
| Died | 5 January 2016 (aged 69) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 5, including Edward and James |
Alexandra Winkfield Timpson MBE (née Dodd; 25 April 1946 – 5 January 2016) was a British campaigner for children's rights.
She grew up in Lymm, Cheshire.[1] Together with her husband John Timpson, she had three children (including politicians Edward Timpson and James Timpson, Baron Timpson, adopted two more, and fostered at least ninety other children.[1]
In the 2006 New Year Honours, she was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) "for services to Children and Families".[2]
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