Edgar Quine

Richard Edgar Quine (born 16 August 1934) is a Manx politician. After serving in the Hong Kong Police Force, he was elected to the House of Keys in 1986, where he represented Ayre until 2004.^[1]

Edgar Quine was the leader of the Manx political party, the Alliance for Progressive Government and served as deputy Speaker of the House of Keys between 2002 and 2004.

He also serves as President of Ayre United F.C.

Early life

Quine was born at Ballacrebbin in the parish of Andreas near St Jude's. His father worked as a farmer, and until age 11, Quine frequently moved between different farms.^[2]

Personal life

He married his wife Ann in Hong Kong on 15 July 1959. The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2009.^[3]

Ministerial positions

• Minister of Local Government and the Environment, 1996-1999

Speeches

On democracy in relation to the Isle of Man (October 2005): http://www.positiveactiongroup.org/Edgar_Quine_Peel_Cathedral_lecture.pdf

References

1. "Quine Blasts Government As He Steps Down". Manx Independent. 24 June 2004. Archived from the original on 2 August 2012. Retrieved 21 December 2009.
2. Callister, David (29 November 2004). "Time to Remember" (PDF). Manx Heritage Foundation Oral History Project. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
3. Woolley, Sue (27 July 2009). "Devoted Couple: Edgar and Ann Quine celebrate their golden wedding anniversary". IOMtoday.co.im. Archived from the original on 4 December 2009. Retrieved 21 December 2009.