John Hume
Northern Irish politician, Nobel laureate
Born
January 18th, 1937
88 years ago
Died
August 3rd, 2020
5 years ago — 83 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Northern Ireland
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An educator and politician from Northern Ireland, played a crucial role in the peace process during the Troubles. Co-founded the Social Democratic and Labour Party, which aimed to represent Irish nationalism through constitutional means. Advocated for non-violent solutions to conflict and worked towards fostering dialogue between communities. Received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1998 alongside David Trimble for efforts in bringing an end to the violence in Northern Ireland. Hume's political career spanned several decades, impacting local and national politics significantly.
Co-founded the Social Democratic and Labour Party
Received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1998
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