Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Humphrey Atkins Biography and Timeline

Follow Humphrey Atkins through 3 dated historical records for Great Britain.

Humphrey Atkins, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1980–1982Years on this page

1980

H-Block Protest

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland · Belfast · Government / Conservative Party Government

Faces the beginning of the first H-Block hunger strike.

Role range: 1979-1990 – 1979-1981

Northern Ireland

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland · Belfast · Government / Conservative Party Government

Handles Northern Ireland policy during prison protests and security pressure.

Role range: 1979-1990 – 1979-1981

1982

Resignation of Humphrey Atkins

Baron · London · Warfare / Falklands War

Junior Foreign Office Minister's Richard Luce and Humphrey Atkins resign

Role range: 1982-1982

Records, sources and methodology

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