When was James Callaghan born?

James Callaghan was born on 1912-03-27.

What events was James Callaghan involved in?

British councillor, wife of James Callaghan

What events was James Callaghan involved in?

James Callaghan had a position held connection with member of the 38th Parliament of the United Kingdom.

What events was James Callaghan involved in?

James Callaghan had a position held connection with Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Transport.

What events was James Callaghan involved in?

James Callaghan had a position held connection with substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.

James Callaghan

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Born — Life — 1912-03-27
James Callaghan was born on 1912-03-27.
Married Audrey Callaghan, Baroness Callaghan of Cardiff — Family — 1938-01-01
British councillor, wife of James Callaghan
Began serving as member of the 38th Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 1945-07-05
James Callaghan had a position held connection with member of the 38th Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Began serving as Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Transport — Career — 1947-10-07
James Callaghan had a position held connection with Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Transport.
Began serving as substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe — Career — 1949-08-13
James Callaghan had a position held connection with substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.
Stopped serving as member of the 38th Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 1950-02-03
James Callaghan had a position held connection with member of the 38th Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Began serving as member of the 39th Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 1950-02-23
James Callaghan had a position held connection with member of the 39th Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Stopped serving as Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Transport — Career — 1950-03-02
James Callaghan had a position held connection with Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Transport.
Began serving as Secretary to the Admiralty — Career — 1950-03-02
James Callaghan had a position held connection with Secretary to the Admiralty.
Stopped serving as substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe — Career — 1950-08-07
James Callaghan had a position held connection with substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.
Began serving as Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe — Career — 1950-08-07
posición de la Asamblea Parlamentaria del Consejo de Europa
Stopped serving as Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe — Career — 1951-05-05
posición de la Asamblea Parlamentaria del Consejo de Europa
Stopped serving as member of the 39th Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 1951-10-05
James Callaghan had a position held connection with member of the 39th Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Stopped serving as Secretary to the Admiralty — Career — 1951-10-25
James Callaghan had a position held connection with Secretary to the Admiralty.
Began serving as member of the 40th Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 1951-10-25
James Callaghan had a position held connection with member of the 40th Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Began serving as Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe — Career — 1954-05-20
posición de la Asamblea Parlamentaria del Consejo de Europa
Stopped serving as member of the 40th Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 1955-05-06
James Callaghan had a position held connection with member of the 40th Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Began serving as member of the 41st Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 1955-05-26
James Callaghan had a position held connection with member of the 41st Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Stopped serving as Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe — Career — 1955-07-05
posición de la Asamblea Parlamentaria del Consejo de Europa
Stopped serving as member of the 41st Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 1959-09-18
James Callaghan had a position held connection with member of the 41st Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Began serving as member of the 42nd Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 1959-10-08
James Callaghan had a position held connection with member of the 42nd Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Began serving as Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer — Career — 1961-11-02
In the British Parliamentary system, the member of the Shadow Cabinet who is responsible for shadowing the Chancellor of the Exchequer
Stopped serving as member of the 42nd Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 1964-09-25
James Callaghan had a position held connection with member of the 42nd Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Began serving as member of the 43rd Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 1964-10-15
James Callaghan had a position held connection with member of the 43rd Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Stopped serving as Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer — Career — 1964-10-16
In the British Parliamentary system, the member of the Shadow Cabinet who is responsible for shadowing the Chancellor of the Exchequer
Began serving as Chancellor of the Exchequer — Career — 1964-10-16
Minister for Finance in the United Kingdom and Head of Treasury
Stopped serving as member of the 43rd Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 1966-03-10
James Callaghan had a position held connection with member of the 43rd Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Began serving as member of the 44th Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 1966-03-31
James Callaghan had a position held connection with member of the 44th Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Stopped serving as Chancellor of the Exchequer — Career — 1967-11-30
Minister for Finance in the United Kingdom and Head of Treasury
Began serving as Home Secretary — Career — 1967-11-30
United Kingdom government cabinet minister
Stopped serving as member of the 44th Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 1970-05-29
James Callaghan had a position held connection with member of the 44th Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Began serving as member of the 45th Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 1970-06-18
James Callaghan had a position held connection with member of the 45th Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Stopped serving as Home Secretary — Career — 1970-06-19
United Kingdom government cabinet minister
Began serving as Shadow Home Secretary — Career — 1970-06-19
individual within the UK's shadow cabinet who "shadows" the Home Secretary
Stopped serving as Shadow Home Secretary — Career — 1971-10-19
individual within the UK's shadow cabinet who "shadows" the Home Secretary
Began serving as Shadow Secretary of State for Employment — Career — 1971-10-19
British opposition frontbench position
Stopped serving as Shadow Secretary of State for Employment — Career — 1972-04-19
British opposition frontbench position
Began serving as Shadow Foreign Secretary — Career — 1972-04-19
Shadow Cabinet office
Stopped serving as member of the 45th Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 1974-02-08
James Callaghan had a position held connection with member of the 45th Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Stopped serving as Shadow Foreign Secretary — Career — 1974-02-28
Shadow Cabinet office
Began serving as member of the 46th Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 1974-02-28
James Callaghan had a position held connection with member of the 46th Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Began serving as Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs — Career — 1974-03-05
United Kingdom government cabinet minister heading the Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Stopped serving as member of the 46th Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 1974-09-20
James Callaghan had a position held connection with member of the 46th Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Began serving as member of the 47th Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 1974-10-10
James Callaghan had a position held connection with member of the 47th Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Led the government of United Kingdom — Politics — 1976-01-01
island country in north-west Europe
Stopped serving as Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs — Career — 1976-04-05
United Kingdom government cabinet minister heading the Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Began serving as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom — Career — 1976-04-05
head of government of the United Kingdom
Began serving as Leader of the Labour Party — Career — 1976-04-05
most senior politician within the Labour Party in the United Kingdom
Chaired Labour Party — Career — 1976-04-05
centrist social democratic political party in the United Kingdom
Led the government of United Kingdom — Politics — 1979-01-01
island country in north-west Europe
Stopped serving as member of the 47th Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 1979-04-07
James Callaghan had a position held connection with member of the 47th Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Began serving as member of the 48th Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 1979-05-03
James Callaghan had a position held connection with member of the 48th Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Stopped serving as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom — Career — 1979-05-04
head of government of the United Kingdom
Began serving as Leader of the Opposition — Career — 1979-05-04
parliamentary position of the House of Commons of the United Kingdom
Stopped serving as Leader of the Labour Party — Career — 1980-11-10
most senior politician within the Labour Party in the United Kingdom
Chaired Labour Party — Career — 1980-11-10
centrist social democratic political party in the United Kingdom
Stopped serving as Leader of the Opposition — Career — 1980-11-10
parliamentary position of the House of Commons of the United Kingdom
Stopped serving as member of the 48th Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 1983-05-13
James Callaghan had a position held connection with member of the 48th Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Began serving as member of the 49th Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 1983-06-09
James Callaghan had a position held connection with member of the 49th Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Stopped serving as member of the 49th Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 1987-05-18
James Callaghan had a position held connection with member of the 49th Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Began serving as member of the House of Lords — Career — 1987-11-05
member of the upper house of the British parliament
Received honorary doctorate — Recognition — 1996-07-04
honorary academic degree
Marriage to Audrey Callaghan, Baroness Callaghan of Cardiff ended — Family — 2005-03-15
British councillor, wife of James Callaghan
Died — Life — 2005-03-26
James Callaghan died on 2005-03-26.