William Whitelaw
William Whitelaw was a British politician who served as the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland during a pivotal time in the Troubles. Known for his attempts to negotiate peace and stability in Northern Ireland, Whitelaw's tenure was marked by significant challenges, including violence and political strife. His legacy includes efforts towards understanding and dialogue between conflicting parties, which laid the groundwork for future peace initiatives.
Born on Jun 28, 1918 (107 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Jamaica | 1 | 3.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 3,019 | $15,000 | 15$ |
| Totals | 1 | 2,961,167 | 3,019 | $15,000 | 15$ |
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Jamaica:
William Whitelaw, the Home Secretary, also remained silent regarding the New Cross fire.
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Uruguay:
William Whitelaw was killed in Argentina during the dictatorship.
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Uruguay:
William Whitelaw was one of the individuals assassinated in Argentina in 1976.
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Uruguay:
William Whitelaw was one of the individuals remembered during the Marcha del Silencio for those disappeared during the military dictatorship.
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Ireland:
Mr Adams said the men were not negotiating on behalf of the IRA, including the then secretary of state, William Whitelaw.
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