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Whitelaw was educated first at Wixenford School, Wokingham, before passing the entrance exam to Winchester College. From there he went up to Trinity College, Cambridge, where he won a blue for golf and joined the Officer Training Corps.
William Stephen Ian Whitelaw, 1st Viscount Whitelaw, KT, CH, MC, PC, DL (28 June 1918 – 1 July 1999) was a British Conservative Party politician who served in a wide number of Cabinet positions, most notably as Home Secretary from 1979 to 1983 and as de facto Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1988.
Oct 2, 2020 · William Stephen Ian Whitelaw, 1st Viscount Whitelaw, KT, CH, MC, PC, DL (28 June 1918 – 1 July 1999), often known as Willie Whitelaw, was a British Conservative Party politician who served in a wide number of Cabinet positions, most notably as Home Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister.
- June 28, 1918
- July 1, 1999
William was educated at preparatory schools in Nairn and Berkshire, and at Winchester and Trinity College, Cambridge, whence he graduated (1939) in law and history.
Mar 17, 2024 · Whitelaw was educated first at Wixenford School, Wokingham, before passing the entrance exam to Winchester College. From there he went up to Trinity College, Cambridge, where he won a blue for golf and joined the Officer Training Corps.
William Stephen Ian Whitelaw, 1st Viscount Whitelaw KT CH PC was a politician and a deputy prime minister from England, sometimes known as Willie Whitelaw. He held a number of roles in the cabinet of Margaret Thatcher during her time as Prime Minister
Home Secretary 1979 - 1983. Titles in Lords. 1st Viscount Whitelaw of Penrith 1983 - June 30, 1999. Contributions. First recorded, on July 6, 1955 Reception, Cumberland Written Answers.
