George Walden
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George Gordon Harvey Walden CMG (born 15 September 1939) is an English journalist, former diplomat and former politician for the Conservative Party, who served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Buckingham from 1983 to 1997 and Minister for Higher Education under Margaret Thatcher.
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Quick Facts Member of Parliament for Buckingham, Preceded by ...
George Walden | |
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Member of Parliament for Buckingham | |
In office 9 June 1983 – 8 April 1997 | |
Preceded by | Sir Bill Benyon |
Succeeded by | John Bercow |
Personal details | |
Born | (1939-09-15) 15 September 1939 (age 84) |
Nationality | British |
Spouse |
Sarah Hunt (m. 1970) |
Children | 3, including Celia |
Education | Latymer Upper School |
Alma mater | Jesus College, Cambridge Moscow University |
Occupation | Journalist, diplomat, politician |
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