Peter Lee

British trade unionist (1864–1935)

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Born: 1864
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1.Stated in Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
2.Stated in MAK
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Died: 1935
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1.Stated in Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
2.Stated in MAK
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Occupation: trade unionist
, politician
Languages spoken, written or signed: English

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Peter Lee (1864–1935) was a miner's leader, county councillor and Methodist local preacher, born in Trimdon Grange, County Durham. He started working in a colliery at the age of ten. He became the chairman of England's first Labour county council at Durham in 1919. He also served as general secretary and then president of the MFGB. The new town of Peterlee was named after him.

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Peterleetown in County Durham, England

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Sex or gender: male
Given name: Peter
Religion or worldview: Methodism

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