Oliver Napier
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Sir Oliver Napier (11 July 1935 – 2 July 2011[1]) was the first leader of the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland. In 1974 he served as the first and only Legal Minister and head of the Office of Legal Reform in the Northern Ireland power-sharing executive set up by the Sunningdale Agreement.[2]
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Sir Oliver Napier | |
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Legal Minister and Head of the Office of Law Reform | |
In office 1 January 1974 – 28 May 1974 | |
Preceded by | Office created |
Succeeded by | Office abolished |
Leader of the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland | |
In office 1970–1972 | |
Preceded by | Created |
Succeeded by | Phelim O'Neill |
In office 1972–1984 | |
Preceded by | Phelim O'Neill |
Succeeded by | John Cushnahan |
Personal details | |
Born | (1935-07-11)11 July 1935 Belfast, Northern Ireland |
Died | 2 July 2011(2011-07-02) (aged 75) Belfast, Northern Ireland |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Alliance |
Spouse | Briege Barnes |
Children | 9 |
Alma mater | Queen's University Belfast |
Occupation | Solicitor |
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