Ken Livingstone
English politician (born 1945); Mayor of London from 2000 until 2008
1945 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
English politician (born 1945); Mayor of London from 2000 until 2008
Born
June 17, 1945
Age
~81 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
politician, autobiographer, broadcaster
United KingdomBorn in Lambeth
1945
Born in Lambeth (1945-06-17)
1987
Positionmember of the 50th Parliament of the United Kingdom (1987–1992)
1992
Positionmember of the 51st Parliament of the United Kingdom (1992–1997)
1997
Positionmember of the 52nd Parliament of the United Kingdom (1997–2000)
2000
PositionMayor of London (2000–2008)
2000
Positionmember of the 52nd Parliament of the United Kingdom (2000–2001)
About
Kenneth Robert Livingstone is an English politician who served as the Leader of the Greater London Council (GLC) from 1981 until the council was abolished in 1986, and as the first mayor of London from the creation of the office in 2000 until 2008. He also served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Brent East from 1987 to 2001. He is a former member of the Labour Party, ideologically identifying as a socialist.
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Who is Ken Livingstone?+
Kenneth Robert Livingstone is an English politician who served as the Leader of the Greater London Council (GLC) from 1981 until the council was abolished in 1986, and as the first mayor of London from the creation of the office in 2000 until 2008. He also served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for
What does the name Ken mean?+
The name Ken means "A diminutive of the male given name Kenneth.. Etymology: Borrowed from Ken, Kenneth in modern times. Also a rare variant of Kents, a short form of Innocentius.". It is of English origin.
When was Ken Livingstone born?+
Ken Livingstone was born on June 17, 1945.
Name Meaning
A diminutive of the male given name Kenneth.. Etymology: Borrowed from Ken, Kenneth in modern times. Also a rare variant of Kents, a short form of Innocentius.
The name Ken is of English origin, meaning "A diminutive of the male given name Kenneth.. Etymology: Borrowed from Ken, Kenneth in modern times. Also a rare variant of Kents, a short form of Innocentius.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Ken — June 17, 1945
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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