Rhodri Morgan
Hywel Rhodri Morgan was a Welsh Labour politician who was the First Minister of Wales and the Leader of Welsh Labour from 2000 to 2009. He was also the Assembly Member for Cardiff West from 1999 to 2011 and the Member of Parliament for Cardiff West from 1987 to 2001. He remains the longest-serving First Minister of Wales, having served in the position for 9 years and 304 days.
Background
- Born in
- Cardiff
- Educated at
- Harvard UniversitySt John's CollegeWhitchurch High SchoolRadyr Primary School
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1939
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