Pauline Perry
English academic and politician
Born
October 15th, 1931
93 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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Served as a prominent academic and politician, focusing on education and social policy. Held various positions in British government and education, including Member of the House of Lords. Contributed to discussions on educational reform and policy while advocating for the improvement of educational systems.
Served as Member of the House of Lords
Influenced educational reform in the UK
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