Jill Knight
British politician and author
Born
1923
102 years ago
Died
April 6th, 2022
3 years ago — 99 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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A British politician contributed to the Conservative Party and served as a Member of Parliament. Represented the Birmingham Edgbaston constituency from 1974 to 1997. Contributed significantly to debates on various social issues and was a prominent figure in the party during her tenure. Authored several works on personal development and public policy, focusing on empowerment and political education.
Served as MP for Birmingham Edgbaston
Contributed to legislation on social issues
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