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Francis Leslie Pym Biography and Timeline

Follow Francis Leslie Pym through 3 dated historical records for Great Britain.

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Francis Leslie Pym, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records

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1980

15 July 1980

Trident

Secretary of State for Defence · London · Government / Conservative Party Government

Announces the Trident decision to the House of Commons.

Role range: 1979-1990 – 1979-1981

15 July 1980

Trident

Secretary of State for Defence · London · Government / Conservative Party Government

Francis Pym announces that Britain will purchase Trident.

Role range: 1979-1990 – 1979-1981

1980

Defence Policy

Secretary of State for Defence · London · Government / Conservative Party Government

Leads defence policy as the government chooses Trident.

Role range: 1979-1990 – 1979-1981

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