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Sir John Nott | |
|---|---|
 Nott in 1982 | |
| Secretary of State for Defence | |
| In office 5 January 1981 – 6 January 1983 | |
| Prime Minister | Margaret Thatcher |
| Preceded by | Francis Pym |
| Succeeded by | Michael Heseltine |
| In office 4 May 1979 – 5 January 1981 | |
| Prime Minister | Margaret Thatcher |
| Preceded by | John Smith |
| Succeeded by | John Biffen |
| Member of Parliament for St Ives | |
| In office 31 March 1966 – 13 May 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Greville Howard |
| Succeeded by | David Harris |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John William Frederic Nott 1 February 1932 Bromley, Kent, England |
| Died | 6 November 2024 (aged 92) |
| Political party | Conservative (until 2016) |
| Other political affiliations | National Liberal Party (1966–1968) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3, including Julian and Sasha |
| Education | Bradfield College |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge |
| Military service | |
| Branch | British Army |
| Service years | 1952–1956 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | 2nd Gurkha Rifles |
Sir John William Frederic Nott KCB (1 February 1932 – 6 November 2024) was a British politician who served as Secretary of State for Defence from 1981 to 1983, during the Falklands War. A member of the National Liberal (until 1968) and Conservative parties, Nott was Member of Parliament (MP) for St Ives from 1966 to 1983.