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Betty Boothroyd Biography and Timeline

Follow Betty Boothroyd through 2 dated historical records for Great Britain.

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Betty Boothroyd, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records

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1987–1992Years on this page

1987

Deputy Speaker

Deputy Speaker · London · Politics / Labour Party

Appointed Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons

1992

Speaker of House of Commons

Speaker of House of Commons · Politics / Labour Party

Appointed Speaker of the House of Commons, 1st woman to hold post

Records, sources and methodology

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