John Major

John Major

March 29, 1943

John Major (born 1943) is a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party from 1990 to 1997. He previously held Cabinet positions under Margaret Thatcher. Major was the Member of Parliament for Huntingdon from 1979 to 2001.

Offices held

May 3, 1979 – May 14, 2001
Oct 26, 1989 – Nov 28, 1990
Preceded by
Nigel Lawson
Succeeded by
Norman Lamont
Nov 27, 1990 – Jun 19, 1997
Preceded by
Margaret Thatcher
Succeeded by
William Hague
Nov 28, 1990 – May 2, 1997
Preceded by
Margaret Thatcher
Succeeded by
Tony Blair
May 2, 1997 – Jun 19, 1997
Preceded by
Tony Blair
Succeeded by
William Hague

Affiliations

Party membership

Timeline

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