David Trimble
First Minister of Northern Ireland from 1998 to 2002
William David Trimble, Baron Trimble, PC (15 October 1944 – 25 July 2022), was a politician from Northern Ireland. He was Leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP; 1995–2005), the first First Minister of Northern Ireland (1998–2002), and was a Member of the House of Commons (1990–2005).[1][2]
The Lord Trimble | |
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| First Minister of Northern Ireland | |
| In office 1 November 2001 – 14 October 2002 | |
| Deputy | Mark Durkan |
| Preceded by | Reg Empey |
| Succeeded by | Ian Paisley |
| In office 1 July 1998 – 1 July 2001 | |
| Deputy | Seamus Mallon |
| Preceded by | Office created |
| Succeeded by | Reg Empey |
| Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for Upper Bann | |
| In office 25 June 1998 – 7 March 2007 | |
| Preceded by | New creation |
| Succeeded by | George Savage |
| Member of Parliament for Upper Bann | |
| In office 2 February 1990 – 5 May 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Harold McCusker |
| Succeeded by | David Simpson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 October 1944 Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland |
| Died | 25 July 2022 (aged 77) |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Other political affiliations | Vanguard Progressive Unionist Party, Ulster Unionist Party |
| Alma mater | Queen's University Belfast (First class honours degree; Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)) |
He was a life peer for the Conservative Party. Trimble was awarded the 1998 Nobel Peace Prize, along with John Hume because of effort toward Belfast Agreement.
Trimble died on 25 July 2022, aged 77.[3]
References
change- ↑ "The Stormont debacle: Opinions divided on d'Hondt drama; From Portrush to Portaferry and Larne to Strabane the people of Ulster were split over the shambles at Stormont. Stephen Dunwoody assesses the mood on the streets". The News Letter (Belfast, Northern Ireland). 16 July 1999. Retrieved 28 June 2010.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "David Trimble (British politician)". Encyclopædia Britannica. 15 October 1944. Retrieved 29 June 2010.
- ↑ Badshah, Nadeem; Swinford, Steven (25 July 2022). "Good Friday agreement architect David Trimble dies aged 77". The Times. London. Retrieved 25 July 2022.