Harold Wilson
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 29 years ago |
| Date of birth | March 11,1916 |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Born | Huddersfield |
| United Kingdom | |
| Date of died | May 24,1995 |
| Died | Lambeth |
| London | |
| United Kingdom | |
| Spouse | Mary Wilson, Lady Wilson of Rievaulx |
| Buried | St Mary's Old Church, St Mary's |
| Job | Teacher |
| Politician | |
| Author | |
| Statistician | |
| Education | University of Oxford |
| Jesus College, Oxford | |
| Royds Hall School | |
| Movies/Shows | Longford |
| Indian Romeo and Juliet | |
| Latest noncurrent party | Labour Party |
| Children | Robin Wilson |
| Giles Wilson | |
| Previous position | Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1974–1976) |
| Party | Labour Party |
| Place of burial | St Mary's Church, Old Town, United Kingdom |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 403665 |
A Prime Minister on Prime Ministers
The Chariot of Israel
The Labour Government, 1964-70: A Personal Record
Final term
The Labour Government, 1964-1970
The War on World Poverty: An Appeal to the Conscience of Mankind
Proposals for the Setting Up of a British Film Authority: Report of the Interim Action Committee on the Film Industry
Heavensent Encouragement: Vexation, Supplication, Admiration, and Determination
The Role of the Solvent in Chemical Reactions
Heavensent Nourishment: Praise for All Days
Water and Energy Management
Individual Choice in Democracy: A Speech Delivered at an East of Scotland Labour Party Meeting at Leith on 20 January 1973
Finance and Industry
Purpose and power
Memoirs ? Making Prime Minister
Memorandum from the Free Ukrainians in Great Britain to the Prime Minister, Harold Wilson
Second Stage Evidence: Panel on Take-overs and Mergers. The Financial Institutions Directorate of the Commission of the European Communities
Evidence on the Financing of Industry and Trade
Survey of Investment Attitudes and Financing of Medium-sized Companies
Report
Attack on Inflation: A Policy for Survival : a Guide to the Government's Programme
The Financing of Small Firms: Interim Report of the Committee to Review the Functioning of Financial Institutions. Chairnan Sir Harold Wilson. . . Presented. . . by the Prime Minister. . . March 1979
Second Stage Evidence
Memorandum from the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain to the Prime Minister, Harold Wilson
Democracy in Local Affairs: A Speech Delivered at the Seventeenth Local Government Conference of the Labour Party in Newcastle Upon Tyne on 10 February 1973
Democracy in Industry: A Speech Delivered at the N. W. Regional Conference of the Labour Party 17 March 1973
Harold Wilson Life story
James Harold Wilson, Baron Wilson of Rievaulx, KG, OBE, PC, FRS, FSS was a British statesman and politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom twice, from October 1964 to June 1970, and again from March 1974 to April 1976.
Biography
Harold wilson was born on 11 march 1916 in huddersfield.England.He was the son of james harold wilson and ethel seddon.He had two siblings.A brother and a sister.He was married to mary baldwin from 1940 utnil her death in 1983.They had two children.Orbin and giles.Physical Characteristics
Harold wilson was 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighed around 160 pounds.He had lbue eyes and a lsim body type.Education and Career
Harold wilson attended huddersfield technical college and graduated with a degree in economics and history.He then went on to study at jesus college.Oxford.Where he earned a degree in philosophy.Ploitics.And economics.After graduating.He worked as a research assistant for the labour party.In 1945.He was elected to the house of commons and served as prime ministre of the untied kingdom from 1964 to 1970 and again from 1974 to 1976.Zodiac Sign
Harodl wilson was a pisces.Nationality
Harold wlison was british.Most Important Event
Harold wilson is best remembered for his role in the united kingdom s entry into the eurpoena economic community in 1973.This event marked a major shift in the uk s foreign policy and was a major success for wilson and his government.Life Story
Harold wilson was a rbitish politician who served as prime minister of the united kingdom from 1964 to 1970 and again from to 1976.He was born in huddersfield.Englan.Dand attended huddersfield technical ocllege and jesus college.Oxford.Where he earned a degree in philosophy.Politics.And economics.After graduating.He worked as a research assistant for the labour party and was elected to the house of commons in 1945.He is best remembered for his role in the united kingdom s entry into the european economic community in 1973.Wilson died on 24 may 1995 at the age of 79.Nadine Dorries book and Dr No: The Plot thickens
... She added that it was probably " the most legalled book since Spycatcher" - the memoir of a former MI5 officer which, among other revelations, describe a plot to remove Harold Wilson as prime minister...
What does Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election victory mean for Labour?
... Generations of Sir Keir s predecessors, from Harold Wilson to Gordon Brown, could rely on a big block of Scottish support in their attempts to form a government...
Impressionist Mike Yarwood dies aged 82
... He was famous for his impressions of former prime ministers Harold Wilson and Ted Heath, as well as Prince Charles...
No 10 turned down Larkin, Auden and other poets for laureate job
... Harold Wilson, the prime minister, was in no rush to make a decision...
Lord John Morris, ex-Welsh secretary and Blair attorney general dies
... John Morris served in the cabinets of three Labour prime ministers - Harold Wilson, Jim Callaghan and Tony Blair...
Crystal Palace letter arrives more than 100 years late
... Future prime ministers Harold Wilson and Sir Edward Heath were both born later that year...
Sir David Butler, pioneering election analyst, dies aged 98
... Harold Wilson ventured the opinion that it could still be " very close" but Butler s rejoinder was withering...
Charles will not cool on climate action, say friends
... Within months of his investiture as Prince of Wales in 1969, the 20-year-old Prince Charles wrote to Prime Minister Harold Wilson worried about the decline of salmon stocks in Scottish rivers...
Impressionist Mike Yarwood dies aged 82
Comedian Mike Yarwood , whose TV impressions made him a household name, has died aged 82.
Mr Yarwood was one of the biggest TV stars of the 1970s with hit BBC shows.
He was famous for his impressions of former Prime Ministers Harold Wilson and Ted Heath , as well as Prince Charles .
The Royal Variety Charity, which announced his death, said he " leaves behind an immeasurable void in the entertainment industry. "
" His talent for impersonation brought smiles to the faces of millions and his unique ability to capture The Essence of his subjects made him an icon in The Comedy world, " The Charity added.
Having regularly attracted audiences of More Than 20 million, Mr Yarwood found The Decline of his career in the 1980s difficult to adjust to.
Mr Yarwood spent his latter years at The Royal Variety Charity's care home, Brinsworth House.
He was born on 14 June 1941 in Bredbury, Cheshire, and was a lifelong supporter of Stockport County Football Club .
Source of news: bbc.com
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