Roy Jenkins

Roy Jenkins

Deceased · Born: Nov 11, 1920 · Died: Jan 5, 2003

Personal Details

BornNov 11, 1920 Abersychan, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK

Biography

Roy Harris Jenkins, Baron Jenkins of Hillhead, a distinguished and respected British politician, proudly assumed the esteemed and influential role of President of the European Commission, a position he held with great distinction from 1977 to 1981, leaving a lasting and profound impact on the institution, shaping its future and cementing his legacy within the annals of European history.

Throughout the entirety of his esteemed and distinguished career, Jenkins was closely associated with and had affiliations with a diverse array of political parties, encompassing the Labour Party, the Social Democratic Party, and ultimately, the Liberal Democrats.