J. R. Clynes

J. R. Clynes

British politician and trade unionist

Died aged 80AriesUnited Kingdom

Biography

John Robert Clynes (27 March 1869 – 23 October 1949) was a British trade unionist and Labour Party politician. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) for 35 years, and as Leader of the Labour Party (1921–1922), led the party in its breakthrough at the 1922 general election.

He was the first English-born politician to serve as Leader of the Labour Party.

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Career highlights

Career & roles

  • Home Secretary
  • Lord Privy Seal
  • Deputy Leader of the Labour Party
  • Leader of the Labour Party
  • Minister of Food
  • Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom
  • Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food
  • member of the 37th Parliament of the United Kingdom

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J. R. Clynes died on October 23, 1949 at the age of 80.
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J. R. Clynes was born on March 27, 1869.
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J. R. Clynes was born in Oldham.
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J. R. Clynes's zodiac sign is Aries.
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J. R. Clynes is a citizen of United Kingdom.
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J. R. Clynes is known as politician, trade unionist.

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