John Nott
Sir John William Frederic Nott KCB (born 1 February 1932) is a former British Conservative Party politician. He was a senior politician of the late 1970s and early 1980s, playing a prominent role as Secretary of State for Defence during the 1982 invasion of the Falkland Islands and subsequent Falklands War.
The Right Honourable Sir John Nott KCB | |
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Nott in 1982 | |
| Secretary of State for Defence | |
| In office 5 January 1981 – 6 January 1983 | |
| Prime Minister | Margaret Thatcher |
| Preceded by | Francis Pym |
| Succeeded by | Michael Heseltine |
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| In office 4 May 1979 – 5 January 1981 | |
| Prime Minister | Margaret Thatcher |
| Preceded by | John Smith |
| Succeeded by | John Biffen |
| Member of Parliament for St Ives | |
| In office 31 March 1966 – 13 May 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Greville Howard |
| Succeeded by | David Harris |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John William Frederic Nott 1 February 1932 Bideford, England |
| Political party | Conservative (1968–2016) |
| Other political affiliations | National Liberal (1966–1968) |
| Spouse |
Miloska Sekol (m. 1959) |
| Children | 3, including Julian and Sasha |
| Education | Bradfield College |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1952–1956 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Unit | 2nd Gurkha Rifles |
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