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# Jean Barker, Baroness Trumpington

(1922–2018)   Politician   United Kingdom

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Jean Barker, Baroness Trumpington was a politician from the United Kingdom.

## Quick Facts About Jean Barker, Baroness Trumpington

Born October 23, 1922

Died November 26, 2018

Nationality United Kingdom

Profession Politician

Spouse William Alan Barker

## About Jean Barker, Baroness Trumpington

Jean Alys Barker, Baroness Trumpington, was a British Conservative politician and life peer. In the 1960s and 1970s she served in local government in Cambridgeshire. In 1980 she was created a life peer after which she served in the House of Lords. From an upper-class background, she was a socialite and a secretary before entering politics, as well as serving in naval intelligence in World War II.

## Awards & Honors

Dame Commander of the Royal Victorian Order

##  Quotes by Jean Barker, Baroness Trumpington

> [Is the noble Lord aware that, at the age of 80, there are very few pleasures left to me, but one of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jean-barker-baroness-trumpington/is-the-noble-lord-aware-that-at-the-age-of-80-there-are-very-few/)

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> [If you are ever attacked in the street do not shout 'help!', shout 'Fire!'. People adore fires and always come rushing. Nobody…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jean-barker-baroness-trumpington/if-you-are-ever-attacked-in-the-street-do-not-shout-help-shout-fire/)

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