Francis Pym
Welsh politician and foreign secretary

Born
February 13th, 1922
103 years ago
Died
2008
17 years ago — 86 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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Born in 1922, a notable Welsh soldier and politician served as Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs from 1979 to 1981. Represented the Conservative Party as a Member of Parliament for 28 years. Actively involved in British politics during the late 20th century, contributing to discussions on foreign policy and international relations.
Served as Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs
Represented the Conservative Party in Parliament
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