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John Simon Biography and Timeline

Follow John Simon through 2 dated historical records for Great Britain.

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John Simon, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records

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1932–1939Years on this page

1932

2 February 1932

Disarmament Conference

Sir · Foreign Secretary of Great Britain · Geneva · Warfare / League of Nations

Represents Britain at the World Disarmament Conference.

Role range: 1931-1935

1939

24 August 1939

Emergency Economic Powers

Sir · Chancellor of the Exchequer · London · Economy / War Economy

Emergency legislation grants broad powers to direct industry, labour and economic resources.

Role range: 1939-1945 – 1937-1940

Records, sources and methodology

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