Henry James (civil servant)
Henry James (12 December 1919-10 November 1998), 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.
Henry James | |
|---|---|
| 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 (aged 78) Richmond, Surrey |
| Spouse |
Sylvia Bickell (m. 1949) |
| Children | None |
| Education | King Edward VI School |
| Alma mater | The University of Birmingham |
| Occupation | Civil servant |
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