John Profumo

John Profumo

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John Dennis Profumo, CBE, OBE (Mil.) ( prə-FEW-moh; 30 January 1915 – 9 March 2006) was a British politician whose career ended in 1963 after a sexual relationship with the 19-year-old model Christine Keeler in 1961. The scandal, which became known as the Profumo affair, led to his resignation from the Conservative government of Harold Macmillan.

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John Profumo was born on Saturday, 30 January 1915 in Kensington, London, England, UK. His full name at birth was John Dennis Profumo. He was best known as a government professional. Profumo's country of citizenship (nationality) was British. He died on Thursday, 9 March 2006 in Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, South Kensington, London at the age of 91. John attended high school at Harrow School and Brasenose College, Oxford. Politically, he was affiliated with the Conservative Party (UK). His zodiac star sign was Aquarius.

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John Dennis Profumo
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30 January 1915
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Kensington, London, England, UK
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9 March 2006
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Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, South Kensington, London
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Stroke
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Harrow School and Brasenose College, Oxford
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John Profumo is known for his role in the TV series Jeremy Vine (2018) as Self.

He is also known for his role in the TV series Good Morning Britain (2014) as Self - Secretary of State for War.

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