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Roy Jenkins

British politician (1920-2003) · United Kingdom · On the map · Politicians · Died at 82 · Born 106 years ago today

Roy Harris Jenkins, Baron Jenkins of Hillhead was a British statesman and writer who served as President of the European Commission from 1977 to 1981.

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2003Died5 January 20032002Wolfson History PrizeAward1997Medlicott MedalAward1979Honorary DoctorateAward1972Charlemagne PrizeAward1920Born11 November 1920

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Awards

Wolfson History Prize2002
Medlicott Medal1997
Honorary Doctorate1979
Charlemagne Prize1972
Order of Merit
Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III
Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of Portugal
Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry

About this person

At various times a Member of Parliament (MP) for the Labour Party and the Social Democratic Party (SDP), and a peer for the Liberal Democrats, he was Chancellor of the Exchequer and Home Secretary under the Wilson and Callaghan governments.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1920 to 2003 · aged 82