Leon Brittan

Leon Brittan

Born

September 25, 1939

Died

January 25, 2015 (75 years old)

Known For

Acting

Place of Birth

North London, England, UK

Leon Brittan, Baron Brittan of Spennithorne, PC, QC, DL was a British politician, Conservative Member of Parliament, and barrister, as well as a member of the European Commission. He served several ministerial roles in Margaret Thatcher's government, including Home Secretary.