WILLIAM WHITELAW

(William Stephen Ian Whitelaw, 1st Viscount Whitelaw)


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William Whitelaw
William Whitelaw
  • Born: June 28, 1918
  • Died: July 1, 1999
  • Nationality: British
  • Profession: Politician

William Stephen Ian Whitelaw, 1st Viscount Whitelaw, KT, CH, MC, PC, DL, often known as Willie Whitelaw, was a British Conservative politician who served in a wide number of Cabinet positions, most notably as home secretary. He served Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher throughout her leadership of the Conservative Party as deputy party leader.