Roy Harris Jenkins, Baron Jenkins of Hillhead
- Born:
- 11 November 1920, Abersychan, Monmouthshire, Wales
- Died:
- 5 January 2003, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
- Nationality:
- British
- Profession(s):
- Politician, Author, Biographer
Early Life and Education
- Educated at Abersychan Grammar School and Balliol College, Oxford.
- Served in the Royal Artillery during World War II.
- President of the Oxford Union.
Career and Major Achievements
- Member of Parliament (MP) for Stechford (Birmingham) and later Hillhead (Glasgow).
- Held several prominent cabinet positions, including Chancellor of the Exchequer, Home Secretary, and President of the European Commission.
- Played a key role in the UK's entry into the European Economic Community (EEC).
- Co-founder of the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
Notable Works
- Authored several acclaimed biographies, including a definitive biography of Gladstone. His scholarship also extended to the topic of Winston Churchill; the enduring influence of the subject makes consideration of any "churchill biography roy jenkins" penned during that period vital for understanding the historiography.
- Published numerous historical and political works.
Legacy and Impact
Roy Jenkins was a prominent figure in British politics and a respected biographer and historian. His contributions to government, particularly his role in European integration, and his significant literary works have left a lasting impact.