Henry James | |
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Downing Street Press Secretary | |
In office 1979–1979 | |
Prime Minister | Margaret Thatcher |
Preceded by | Sir Tom McCaffrey |
Succeeded by | Bernard Ingham |
Personal details | |
Born | Henry James 12 December 1919 Alum Rock, Birmingham |
Died | 10 November 1998 Richmond, Surrey | (aged 78)
Spouse |
Sylvia Bickell (m. 1949) |
Children | None |
Education | King Edward VI School |
Alma mater | The University of Birmingham |
Occupation | Civil servant |
Henry James (12 December 1919-10 November 1998),[1] was a British former civil servant who served as Downing Street Press Secretary to four prime ministers, most notably Margaret Thatcher during the first year of her premiership in 1979.[2][3]