James Goldsmith
Sir James Michael Goldsmith (26 February 1933 – 18 July 1997) was a French-British financier, tycoon and politician who was a member of the Goldsmith family.
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| Member of the European Parliament for France | |
| In office 1994–1997 | |
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| Born | James Michael Goldsmith 26 February 1933 Paris, France |
| Died | 18 July 1997 (aged 64) Benahavís, Spain |
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| Domestic partner | Laure Boulay de La Meurthe |
| Children | 8, including Jemima, Zac, Ben, and Charlotte |
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| Relatives | See Goldsmith family |
| Education | Millfield, Eton College |
| Known for | Finance, Eurosceptic politician |
| Website | sirjamesgoldsmith |
His controversial business and finance career led to ongoing clashes with British media, frequently involving litigation or the threat of litigation.
In 1994 he was elected to represent a French constituency as a Member of the European Parliament. He founded the short-lived Eurosceptic Referendum Party in the United Kingdom, which became an early campaigner for opposition to Britain's membership of the European Union.
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