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Jonathan Aitken Biography and Timeline

Follow Jonathan Aitken through 4 dated historical records for Great Britain.

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Jonathan Aitken, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

4Distinct records

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1995–1999Years on this page

1995

Scandal

Chief Secretary of the Treasury · London · Government / Conservative Party Government

Press allegations that Aitken had helped companies supply arms to Iran

Role range: 1990-1997

1999

19 January 1999

Trial

Government / Conservative Party Government

Admits to perjury & perverting the course of justice

8 June 1999

Arrest of Jonathan Aitken

Government / Conservative Party Government

Sentenced to 18 months imprisonment for perjury

8 June 1999

Trial

Government / Conservative Party Government

Sentenced to 18 months imprisonment for perjury

Records, sources and methodology

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