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Oliver Franks Biography and Timeline

Follow Oliver Franks through 2 dated historical records for Great Britain.

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Oliver Franks, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records

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1982–1983Years on this page

1982

26 June 1982

Franks Commission

Lord · Chairman of Franks Committee · London · Warfare / Falklands War

Is appointed to chair the inquiry into the crisis.

Role range: 1982-1982 – 1982-1983

1983

18 January 1983

Franks Report

Lord · Chairman of Franks Committee · London · Warfare / Falklands War

Publishes findings on the failure to anticipate invasion.

Role range: 1982-1982 – 1982-1983

Records, sources and methodology

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