Past Prime Ministers

Major John 1990–97 Conservative
Name: Major John 1990–97 Conservative

Born: 29 March 1943 in St Helier, Carshalton, Surrey

First entered Parliament: 3 May 1979

Age he became PM: 47 years, 245 days

Maiden Speech: 13 June 1979, during the debate on the new Government's Budget

Total time as PM: Six years, 154 days

Education: Rutlish Grammar School, Wimbledon

Family: John Major is the fourth son of four children. He is married to Norma Elizabeth Johnson and has one son and one daughter

Interests: Cricket, football, theatre, music, reading

 
 
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