Leon Brittan, Baron Brittan of Spennithorne QC, PC, DL (25 September 1939 – 21 January 2015) was a British politician, Conservative Member of Parliament and barrister, as well as a member of the European Commission. He served several ministerial roles in Margaret Thatcher's government, including Home Secretary.
September 25, 1939, North London, London, United Kingdom
Died
January 21, 2015, London, United Kingdom
Place Of Birth
North London, England, UK
Spouse
Diana Clemetson (m. 1980–2015)
Siblings
Samuel Brittan
Star Sign
Libra
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Fact
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Westminster, London, England [May 2009]
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He was awarded Knight Bachelor of the Order of the British Empire in the Queen's Honours List before being awarded Baron (Life Peerage) in the 2000 Queen's Millenium New Years Honours List for his services as Queens Counsel and former President of the European Union.
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Brussels Business
2012
Documentary
Himself, European Commissioner for Trade (1993-1999)