About
British Conservative Party politician who was the Deputy Prime Minister from 1978 to 1988. He also served as the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland from 1972 to 1973.
Before Fame
He attended Trinity College, Cambridge and was awarded a blue for golf.
Trivia
He was forced to resign after suffering a stroke.
Family Life
His father died fighting in World War I when he was a baby.
Associated With
During his career he worked with Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.