Bloody Sunday
Is appointed to conduct the first inquiry into the shootings.
Role range: 1969-1998 – 1972-1972
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
John Widgery Biography and Timeline
Follow John Widgery through 2 dated historical records for Great Britain.
John Widgery, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
2Distinct records
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1972–1972Years on this page
1972
Widgery Tribunal Holds Hearings
Lord Widgery conducted the initial inquiry into Bloody Sunday, whose conclusions were fiercely criticised by victims families.
Role range: 1969-1998
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