John Profumo
British politician (1915-2006) · United Kingdom · On the map · Politicians · Died at 91
John Dennis Profumo was a British politician whose career ended in 1963 after a sexual relationship with the 19-year-old model Christine Keeler in 1961. The scandal, which became known as the Profumo affair, led to his resignation from the Conservative government of Harold Macmillan.
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2006Died9 March 20061963Profumo Affair and UK Cabinet CrisisTook part, Secretary of State John Profumo's resignation over a security scandal triggered the most damaging political crisis in post-war British governance and reshaped public trust.Story: Recap.at CC BY-SA350K Wikipedia readers in the past year
1960Named Secretary of State for WarOffice27 July 1960 to 5 June 19631959Named Member of the 42nd Parliament of the United KingdomOffice8 October 1959 to 6 June 19631955Named Member of the 41st Parliament of the United KingdomOffice26 May 1955 to 18 September 19591951Named Member of the 40th Parliament of the United KingdomOffice25 October 1951 to 6 May 19551950Named Member of the 39th Parliament of the United KingdomOffice23 February 1950 to 5 October 19511940Named Member of the 37th Parliament of the United KingdomOffice6 March 1940 to 15 June 19451915Born30 January 1915
1960Named Secretary of State for WarOffice27 July 1960 to 5 June 19631959Named Member of the 42nd Parliament of the United KingdomOffice8 October 1959 to 6 June 19631955Named Member of the 41st Parliament of the United KingdomOffice26 May 1955 to 18 September 19591951Named Member of the 40th Parliament of the United KingdomOffice25 October 1951 to 6 May 19551950Named Member of the 39th Parliament of the United KingdomOffice23 February 1950 to 5 October 19511940Named Member of the 37th Parliament of the United KingdomOffice6 March 1940 to 15 June 19451915Born30 January 1915People around John
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Country
United Kingdom
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1915 to 2006 · aged 91
