AKA James Michael Leathes Prior

Born: 11-Oct-1927
Birthplace: Norwich, England
Died: 12-Dec-2016
Cause of death: unspecified

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Politician

Nationality: England
Executive summary: Minister for Northern Ireland, 1981-84

Military service: British Army (Royal Norfolk Regiment)

Wife: Jane Lywood (m. 1954, four children)
Son: David Prior (MP for North Norfolk)

    High School: Charterhouse School
    University: BA Estate Management, Pembroke College, Cambridge University

    UK Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1981-84)
    UK Secretary of State for Employment (1979-81)
    UK Leader of the House of Commons (1972-74)
    Lord President of the Council (1972-74)
    UK Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1970-72)
    UK Member of Parliament for Waveney (1983-87)
    UK Member of Parliament for Lowestoft (1959-83)
    Conservative Party (UK)
    Life Peerage 1987 as Baron Prior of Brampton

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