Roy Jenkins
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Summary
Roy Jenkins was born on November 11, 1920[1], in Abersychan[2]. He died on January 5, 2003[3], in East Hendred[4]. He worked as a politician[5], historian[6], writer[7], biographer[8], and author[9]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,005 views/month, #5,856 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Arthur Jenkins[11]
- Mother: Hattie Harris[12]
- Spouse: Mary Jennifer Morris[13]
- Child: Charles Arthur Simon Jenkins[14], Cynthia Delanie Jenkins[15], Edward Jenkins[16]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[17]
- Position held: President of the European Commission[18], Chancellor of the University of Oxford[19], Home Secretary[20], Shadow Home Secretary[21], Deputy Leader of the Labour Party[22], Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer[23], Chancellor of the Exchequer[24], Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[25], member of the 49th Parliament of the United Kingdom[26], member of the 48th Parliament of the United Kingdom[27], member of the 47th Parliament of the United Kingdom[28], member of the 46th Parliament of the United Kingdom[29], member of the 45th Parliament of the United Kingdom[30], member of the 44th Parliament of the United Kingdom[31]
- Educated at: Cardiff University[32], Balliol College[33], Abersychan Comprehensive School[34]
- Award received: Charlemagne Prize[35], Wolfson History Prize[36], Order of Merit[37], Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III[38], Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of Portugal[39], Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry[40], Medlicott Medal[41], honorary doctorate[42]
- Member of: Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[43], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[44]
- Sex or gender: male[45]
- Member of political party: Labour Party[46], Liberal Democrats[47], Social Democratic Party[48]
- Military branch: British Army[49]
- Commons category: Roy Jenkins[50]
- Military, police or special rank: captain[51]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[52]
- Honorific prefix: The Right Honourable[53]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Letters[54]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[55]
- Family name: Jenkins[56]
Why It Matters
Roy Jenkins has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
FAQs
Where was Roy Jenkins born?
Roy Jenkins's place of birth was Abersychan[2].
Where did Roy Jenkins die?
Roy Jenkins passed away in East Hendred[4].
Who were Roy Jenkins's parents?
Roy Jenkins's father was Arthur Jenkins[11]. Roy Jenkins's mother was Hattie Harris[12].
Who was Roy Jenkins married to?
Roy Jenkins's spouses include Mary Jennifer Morris[13].
What did Roy Jenkins do for work?
Roy Jenkins worked as a politician[5], historian[6], writer[7], biographer[8], and author[9].
Where did Roy Jenkins go to school?
Roy Jenkins was educated at Cardiff University[32], Balliol College[33], and Abersychan Comprehensive School[34].
What awards did Roy Jenkins receive?
Honors received include Charlemagne Prize[35], Wolfson History Prize[36], Order of Merit[37], and Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III[38].