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John Major
He rose from a modest South London childhood to lead Britain through economic turbulence and peace negotiations in Northern Ireland, shaping a quieter but consequential era of leadership.
Born 1943
Life Journey
From Brixton roots to Downing Street leadership
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1943–1960
Humble beginnings
John Major grew up in a financially strained household in South London, leaving school early and experiencing the uncertainty of a family in decline.
