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Laura Miranda Grimond, Baroness Grimond (née Bonham-Carter; 13 October 1918 – 15 February 1994) was a British Liberal Party politician, and the wife of party leader Jo Grimond.
Feb 17, 1994 · LAURA GRIMOND was one of those splendid invisible women who helped other women and political pluralism without seeking publicity for herself. She wrote little, cared...
In 1938, Grimond married liberal politician Laura Bonham Carter (1918–1994). His wife was the granddaughter of the former Liberal Prime Minister H. H. Asquith, and the daughter of the influential Liberal politician and peer Violet Asquith (1887–1969) and her politician and civil servant husband, Maurice Bonham Carter.
Laura Grimond was Liberal candidate for the West Aberdeenshire division at the 1970 General Election. West Aberdeenshire was a seat the Liberals had gained from the Conservatives at the previous general election.
Laura Grimond – Journal of Liberal History. Born 30th October 1918 - Died 15th February 1994. Baroness Grimond. Journal Articles (subject) The following journal articles are about Laura Grimond or mention them in some way: A perfect balance. Jo Grimond's Liberalism.
The Bonham-Carter family is a British family that has included several prominent people active in various spheres in the United Kingdom . Antecedents. The Bonham-Carter family are the descendants of John Bonham-Carter (1788–1838).
While Lord Grimond was the more prominent of the couple, Lady Laura, a member of the Asquith dynasty, was also very active in Liberal politics. She was President of the Women’s Liberal Federation and fought (unsuccessfully) the seat of West Aberdeenshire for her party.
