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Christopher Soames Biography and Timeline

Follow Christopher Soames through 2 dated historical records for Great Britain.

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Christopher Soames, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records

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1979–1980Years on this page

1979

Leader of the House of Lords

Leader of the House of Lords · London · Government / Conservative Party Government

Appointed Leader of the House of Lords

Role range: 1979-1990 – 1979-1983

1980

18 April 1980

Zimbabwe Independence

Baron · Governor of Southern Rhodesia · Salisbury · Government / Conservative Party Government

Completes his role as governor during the transition to Zimbabwe.

Role range: 1979-1990 – 1979-1980

Records, sources and methodology

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