J. R. Clynes, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

J. R. Clynes

British politician and trade unionist

Date of Birth: 27-Mar-1869

Place of Birth: Oldham, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 23-Oct-1949

Profession: politician, trade unionist

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Aries

John Robert Clynes (27 March 1869 – 23 October 1949) was a British trade unionist and Labour politician.
He was a Member of Parliament (MP) for 35 years, and as Leader of the Labour Party (from 14 February 1921 to 21 November 1922), led the party in its breakthrough at the 1922 general election.
He was the first Englishman to serve as leader of the Labour Party.