William Whitelaw

Politician

Birthday June 28, 1916

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Scotland

DEATH DATE Jul 1, 1999 (83)

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About

British Conservative Party politician who was the Deputy Prime Minister from 1978 to 1988. He also served as the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland from 1972 to 1973.

Before Fame

He attended Trinity College, Cambridge and was awarded a blue for golf.

Trivia

He was forced to resign after suffering a stroke.

Family Life

His father died fighting in World War I when he was a baby.

Associated With

During his career he worked with Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.