Politician. Born Janet Lee in Loghgelly, Fife. Entered parliament in 1929, becoming the youngest member of the house. She played a leading part in the founding of the Open University and the expansion of the Arts Council of Great Britain. She was married to Aneurin Bevan. Died at her home, 67 Chester Row, Chelsea.
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Jennie Lee
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Chairman of Weekly Board at the Royal Free Hospital in 1895.
Commoner on the City Lands & Bridge House Estates Committee, 1994.
Commoner on the City Lands & Bridge House Estates Committee, 1994.
