Keith Bradley
Accountant and British politician
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Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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Contributed to British politics as a member of the Labour Party. Served as a Member of Parliament for various constituencies, including Manchester Gorton from 1997 to 2005. Held positions in government, including Minister of State for the Armed Forces. Involved in financial oversight and governance during parliamentary tenure.
Served as a Member of Parliament from 1997 to 2005
Held the position of Minister of State for the Armed Forces
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Queen consort of King George IV
Born
May 17th, 1768 258 years ago
Died
1821 205 years ago — 53 years old
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May 17th, 1895 131 years ago
Died
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Born
May 17th, 1983 43 years ago
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Italian race car driver
Born
May 17th, 1964 62 years ago
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Canadian painter of landscape art
Born
May 17th, 1898 128 years ago
Died
February 20th, 1992 34 years ago — 93 years old
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