Obituary of Harold Wilson

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Harold Wilson

James Harold Wilson (born March 11, 1916 in Cowlersley, United Kingdom) was a politician who was best known serving as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from October 1964 to June 1970, and again from March 1974 to April 1976. Harold died on May 24, 1995 and his death was because of colon cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. He died at age 79.

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Harold Wilson Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Wilson, Harold
    • Common Name: Harold Wilson
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Cowlersley, England
    • Birth Date: March 11, 1916
    • Age: 79 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Baron Wilson of Rievaulx, Harry
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1963-1976
    • Religion: Baptist
    • Political Affiliation: Labour Party
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: British
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Mint Green
    • Favorite Scent: Black Opium Eau de Parfum
    • Favorite Actor: Susan Sarandon

    Harold's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: James Harold Wilson
    • Father: James Herbert Wilson (1882-1971)
    • Mother: Ethel Wilson
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Mary Wilson, Baroness Wilson of Rievaulx (married 1940-1995, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Robin Wilson
      • Giles Wilson

Death Notice:

  • Date: May 24 1995 at age 79
  • Place: Lambeth, London, England
  • Cause of Death: Colon cancer (and Alzheimer’s disease)
  • Funeral Arrangements: Held at Westminster Abbey on July 13, 1995
  • Interment: Buried at St Mary's Old Church in St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, on June 6, 1995

Category Tags:

PoliticianRoyalty British Born on March 11th Born in 1916 Died in 1995 Died at age 79 Died from Colon cancer

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