Tony Benn
British politician (1925–2014)
1925 — 2014
Quick Facts
Profession
British politician (1925–2014)
Born
April 3, 1925
Died
2014 (age ~89)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
politician, diarist, autobiographer
United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandBorn in MaryleboneDied in London
1925
Born in Marylebone (1925-04-03)
1950
Positionmember of the 39th Parliament of the United Kingdom (1950–1951)
1951
Positionmember of the 40th Parliament of the United Kingdom (1951–1955)
1955
Positionmember of the 41st Parliament of the United Kingdom (1955–1959)
1959
Positionmember of the 42nd Parliament of the United Kingdom (1959–1960)
1961
PositionAbout
Anthony Neil Wedgwood Benn, known between 1960 and 1963 as The Viscount Stansgate, was a British Labour Party politician and political activist who served as a Cabinet minister in the 1960s and 1970s. He was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Bristol South East and Chesterfield for 47 of the 51 years between 1950 and 2001. He later served as President of the Stop the War Coalition from 2001 to 2014.
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Who is Tony Benn?+
Anthony Neil Wedgwood Benn, known between 1960 and 1963 as The Viscount Stansgate, was a British Labour Party politician and political activist who served as a Cabinet minister in the 1960s and 1970s. He was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Bristol South East and Chesterfield for 47 of the 51 years
What does the name Tony mean?+
The name Tony means "unisex given name. Etymology: Anthony//Antony. The statuettes awarded by the American Theatre Wing are formally known as “Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence in Theatre”; they are named for Antoinette Perry (1888–1946), an actress, director, producer and co-founder of the American Theatre Wing, who was nicknamed Tony.". It is of English origin.
When was Tony Benn born?+
Tony Benn was born on April 3, 1925.
When did Tony Benn die?+
Tony Benn died in 2014, at approximately 89 years of age.
Name Meaning
unisex given name. Etymology: Anthony//Antony. The statuettes awarded by the American Theatre Wing are formally known as “Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence in Theatre”; they are named for Antoinette Perry (1888–1946), an actress, director, producer and co-founder of the American Theatre Wing, who was nicknamed Tony.
The name Tony is of English origin, meaning "unisex given name. Etymology: Anthony//Antony. The statuettes awarded by the American Theatre Wing are formally known as “Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence in Theatre”; they are named for Antoinette Perry (1888–1946), an actress, director, producer and co-founder of the American Theatre Wing, who was nicknamed Tony.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Tony — April 3, 1925
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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