Roy Jenkins

Summary

Roy Jenkins is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Abersychan^[2]. He was born on November 11, 1920^[3]. He died in East Hendred^[4]. He died on January 5, 2003^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6], historian^[7], writer^[8], biographer^[9], and author^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (389 views/month, #5,856 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Roy Jenkins's place of birth was Abersychan^[2].
• Roy Jenkins passed away in East Hendred^[4].
• Roy Jenkins was born on November 11, 1920^[3].
• Roy Jenkins died on January 5, 2003^[5].
• Roy Jenkins's father was Arthur Jenkins^[12].
• Roy Jenkins's mother was Hattie Harris^[13].
• Among Roy Jenkins's spouses was Mary Jennifer Morris^[14].
• A child of Roy Jenkins was Charles Arthur Simon Jenkins^[15].
• A child of Roy Jenkins was Cynthia Delanie Jenkins^[16].
• A child of Roy Jenkins was Edward Jenkins^[17].
• Roy Jenkins held citizenship in United Kingdom^[18].
• Roy Jenkins's professions included politician^[6].
• Roy Jenkins's professions included historian^[7].
• Roy Jenkins worked as a writer^[8].
• Roy Jenkins worked as a biographer^[9].
• Roy Jenkins worked as an author^[10].
• Roy Jenkins held the position of President of the European Commission^[19].
• Roy Jenkins held the position of Chancellor of the University of Oxford^[20].
• Roy Jenkins held the position of Home Secretary^[21].
• Roy Jenkins held the position of Shadow Home Secretary^[22].
• Roy Jenkins held the position of Deputy Leader of the Labour Party^[23].
• Roy Jenkins held the position of Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer^[24].
• Roy Jenkins was educated at Cardiff University^[25].
• Roy Jenkins's education included a stint at Balliol College^[26].
• Roy Jenkins was educated at Abersychan Comprehensive School^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Abersychan^[2], Roy Jenkins… he was born on November 11, 1920^[3]. His father was Arthur Jenkins^[12]. His mother was Hattie Harris^[13].

Education

Educated at Cardiff University^[25], Balliol College^[26], and Abersychan Comprehensive School^[27]. Roy Jenkins earned the academic degree of Doctor of Letters^[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[6], historian^[7], writer^[8], biographer^[9], and author^[10]. Positions held include President of the European Commission^[19], a public office^[29], founded in 1958^[30]; Chancellor of the University of Oxford^[20], a position^[31], in United Kingdom^[32]; Home Secretary^[21], a position^[33], in United Kingdom^[34], founded in 1782^[35]; Shadow Home Secretary^[22], a position^[36], in United Kingdom^[37]; Deputy Leader of the Labour Party^[23], a position^[38], in United Kingdom^[39], founded in 1922^[40]; and Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer^[24], a position^[41], in United Kingdom^[42].

Recognition

Awards received include Charlemagne Prize^[43], Wolfson History Prize^[44], Order of Merit^[45], Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III^[46], Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of Portugal^[47], and Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry^[48].

Personal Life

Among Roy Jenkins's spouses was Mary Jennifer Morris^[14]. Children include Charles Arthur Simon Jenkins^[15], Cynthia Delanie Jenkins^[16], and Edward Jenkins^[17]. Political affiliations include Labour Party^[49], Liberal Democrats^[50], and Social Democratic Party^[51].

Death and Burial

Roy Jenkins died on January 5, 2003^[5]. He passed away in East Hendred^[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction^[52].

Why It Matters

Roy Jenkins ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (389 views/month, #5,856 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[53] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[54]

FAQs

Where was Roy Jenkins born?

Born in Abersychan^[2], Roy Jenkins…

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^[12]. Roy Jenkins's mother was Hattie Harris^[13].

Who was Roy Jenkins married to?

Roy Jenkins's spouses include Mary Jennifer Morris^[14].

What did Roy Jenkins do for work?

Roy Jenkins worked as politician^[6], historian^[7], writer^[8], biographer^[9], and author^[10].

Where did Roy Jenkins go to school?

Roy Jenkins was educated at Cardiff University^[25], Balliol College^[26], and Abersychan Comprehensive School^[27].

What awards did Roy Jenkins receive?

Honors received include Charlemagne Prize^[43], Wolfson History Prize^[44], Order of Merit^[45], and Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III^[46].