James Callaghan
former prime minister of the United Kingdom (1912–2005)
1912 — 2005
Quick Facts
Profession
former prime minister of the United Kingdom (1912–2005)
Born
March 27, 1912
Died
2005 (age ~93)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
politician, economist, trade unionist
United KingdomBorn in CopnorDied in East Sussex
1912
Born in Copnor (1912-03-27)
1945
Positionmember of the 38th Parliament of the United Kingdom (1945–1950)
1947
PositionParliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Transport (1947–1950)
1949
Positionsubstitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (1949–1950)
1950
PositionRepresentative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (1950–1951)
1950
PositionAbout
Leonard James Callaghan, Baron Callaghan of Cardiff, was a British statesman who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1976 to 1979 and Leader of the Labour Party from 1976 to 1980. Callaghan is the only person to have held all four Great Offices of State, having also served as Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1964 to 1967, Home Secretary from 1967 to 1970 and Foreign Secretary from 1974 to 1976. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) from 1945 to 1987.
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Who is James Callaghan?+
Leonard James Callaghan, Baron Callaghan of Cardiff, was a British statesman who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1976 to 1979 and Leader of the Labour Party from 1976 to 1980. Callaghan is the only person to have held all four Great Offices of State, having also served as Chancel
What does the name James mean?+
The name James means "The twentieth book of the New Testament of the Bible, the general epistle of James.. Etymology: The English New Testament form of Jacob, from James, from James, from Iācōmus, spoken and altered pronunciation of Iācōbus, from , from , from tr=Yaʿăqōḇ. Santiago. In reference to the Ecuadorian island, a modification of the earlier name Duke of York's Island after its eponymous duke's coronation as James II of England. See Jacme for an intermediary between James and Jaume.". It is of English origin.
When was James Callaghan born?+
James Callaghan was born on March 27, 1912.
When did James Callaghan die?+
James Callaghan died in 2005, at approximately 93 years of age.
Name Meaning
The twentieth book of the New Testament of the Bible, the general epistle of James.. Etymology: The English New Testament form of Jacob, from James, from James, from Iācōmus, spoken and altered pronunciation of Iācōbus, from , from , from tr=Yaʿăqōḇ. Santiago. In reference to the Ecuadorian island, a modification of the earlier name Duke of York's Island after its eponymous duke's coronation as James II of England. See Jacme for an intermediary between James and Jaume.
The name James is of English origin, meaning "The twentieth book of the New Testament of the Bible, the general epistle of James.. Etymology: The English New Testament form of Jacob, from James, from James, from Iācōmus, spoken and altered pronunciation of Iācōbus, from , from , from tr=Yaʿăqōḇ. Santiago. In reference to the Ecuadorian island, a modification of the earlier name Duke of York's Island after its eponymous duke's coronation as James II of England. See Jacme for an intermediary between James and Jaume.". It is traditionally a male name.
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James — March 27, 1912
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Cimi
Death — transformation, rebirth
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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