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The Lord Mayhew of Twysden
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| Secretary of State for Northern Ireland | |
| In office 10 April 1992 – 2 May 1997 |
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| Prime Minister | John Major |
| Preceded by | Peter Brooke |
| Succeeded by | Mo Mowlam |
| Attorney General for England and Wales Attorney General for Northern Ireland |
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| In office 13 June 1987 – 10 April 1992 |
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| Prime Minister | Margaret Thatcher John Major |
| Preceded by | Michael Havers |
| Succeeded by | Sir Nicholas Lyell |
| Solicitor General for England and Wales | |
| In office 13 June 1983 – 13 June 1987 |
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| Prime Minister | Margaret Thatcher |
| Preceded by | Ian Percival |
| Succeeded by | Sir Nicholas Lyell |
| Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Employment | |
| In office 4 May 1979 – 5 January 1981 |
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| Prime Minister | Margaret Thatcher |
| Preceded by | John Grant |
| Succeeded by | David Waddington |
| Member of Parliament for Tunbridge Wells |
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| In office 28 February 1974 – 2 May 1997 |
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| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | Archie Norman |
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Patrick Barnabas Burke Mayhew
11 September 1929 |
| Died | 25 June 2016 (aged 86) Kent, England |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Alma mater | Balliol College, Oxford Middle Temple |
Patrick Barnabas Burke Mayhew, Baron Mayhew of Twysden (born 11 September 1929 – died 25 June 2016) was an important British politician and lawyer. He was a member of the Conservative Party.
He served in the British Parliament for many years. He was known for his work in government, especially in legal roles and as a key minister for Northern Ireland.
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Early Political Career
Patrick Mayhew became a Member of Parliament (MP) for the Tunbridge Wells area in February 1974. He held this position for 23 years, until 1997.
His first government job was as an Under-Secretary for Employment from 1979 to 1981. This role involved helping with jobs and workers' rights. After that, he worked at the Home Office, which deals with law and order in the country.
Legal Roles in Government
Patrick Mayhew was a skilled barrister, which is a type of lawyer who argues cases in court. This background helped him in his government roles.
Solicitor General
From 1983 to 1987, he was the Solicitor General for England and Wales. This is a senior legal advisor to the government. They help make sure the government follows the law.
Attorney General
After that, he became the Attorney General for England and Wales and also the Attorney General for Northern Ireland. He held these important legal roles from 1987 to 1992. The Attorney General is the chief legal advisor to the government. They are responsible for legal matters and public prosecutions.
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
Patrick Mayhew's most well-known role was as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. He served in this job from 1992 to 1997. This was a very important time for Northern Ireland.
He was the longest-serving person in this specific role. His job was to help manage the government in Northern Ireland. He worked towards peace and stability in the region.
Later Life and Passing
After leaving politics in 1997, Patrick Mayhew became a member of the House of Lords. This is the second chamber of the UK Parliament.
He passed away on 25 June 2016, at the age of 86.
