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Also Known As Roy Jenkins, Baron Jenkins of Hillhead • Roy Harris Jenkins
Born November 11, 1920 • Wales
Died January 5, 2003 (aged 82) • England
Title / Office Chancellor of the Exchequer (1967-1970), United Kingdom • House of Commons (1948-1976), United Kingdom
Founder Social Democratic Party
Political Affiliation Labour Party • Social Democratic Party
Awards And Honors Costa Book Awards (1995)

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