Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

David Kilmuir Biography and Timeline

Follow David Kilmuir through 2 dated historical records for Great Britain.

David Kilmuir, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1956–1956Years on this page

1956

Lord Chancellor Defends Government Legal Position

Lord Chancellor · London · Warfare / Suez War

David Kilmuir was among the senior ministers confronting legal objections to British use of force following the ultimatum.

Role range: 1956-1957

Legal Defence

Lord Chancellor · London · Warfare / Suez War

Defends the Government's legal position amid charges that the intervention violates the United Nations Charter

Role range: 1956-1956 – 1954-1962

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