Age, Biography and Wiki
Birth Day | June 17, 1945 |
Birth Place | London, England |
Age | 78 YEARS OLD |
Birth Sign | Gemini |
Net worth: $5 Million (2024)
About
Affiliated with the British Labour Party, he served as Mayor of London (2000-2008) and was a Member of the United Kingdom Parliament (1987-2001). During his time as London Mayor, he improved transportation in the city and earned international praise for his response to the 2005 London bombings.
Before Fame
As a young man, he protested the Vietnam War, cared for test subject animals at a research laboratory, and rescued wildlife in Africa.
Trivia
Known for his far-left political views, he fought on behalf of the rights of women, minorities, and LGBT people and took a controversial position in arguing for the reunification of Ireland.
Family Life
He was born in London to a working-class family; his mother was a music hall performer, and his father served in the Merchant Navy. At the conclusion of his decade-long marriage to Christine Chapman, he married Emma Beal; his marriages resulted in a total of five children.
Associated With
He strongly and vocally opposed the conservative policies of British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.