When people are divided, the only solution is agreement.
John Hume Quotes
I went to the local schools, the local state primary school, and then to the local grammar school. A secondary school, which technically was an independent school, it was not part of the state educational system.
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| Birth: | 18th January, 1937 |
| Nationality: | Irish |
| Profession: | Politician |
About
John Hume was born in Derry, Northern Ireland. He is an Irish politician. He was a founding member of the Social Democratic and Labour Party. He was co-recipient of the 1998 Nobel Peace Prize, with David Trimble. He was the second leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party, a position he held from 1979 until 2001. He has served as a Member of the European Parliament and a Member of the UK Parliament. He is also a recipient of the Gandhi Peace Prize and the Martin Luther King Award. He earned a BA degree in French and History from National University of Ireland in 1958. He earned an MA degree from St. Patrick's College, Maynooth in 1964. He has written several books include: Personal Views: Politics, Peace and Reconciliation in Ireland, A new Ireland, and Derry Beyond the Walls.
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