Leeds, West Yorkshire, England

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Leeds, West Yorkshire, England

CITY

Official Website:
http://www.leeds.gov.uk/

Population:
429,242 (2001 census)

Founding Date:
1207 (charter)

SCHOOLS

School Founded

University of Leeds 1904

BIRTHS

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Barbara Taylor Bradford Novelist 5-May-1933 Emma Harte saga

Matthew Lewis Actor 27-Jun-1989 Neville Longbottom in Harry Potter

Jimmy Savile Radio Personality 31-Oct-1926 29-Oct-2011 Jim'll Fix It

DEATHS

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Jo Cox Politician 22-Jun-1974 16-Jun-2016 British MP, Batley and Spen, assassinated

Jimmy Savile Radio Personality 31-Oct-1926 29-Oct-2011 Jim'll Fix It

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