John Dennis Profumo was a British politician whose career ended in 1963 after a sexual relationship with the 19-year-old model Christine Keeler in 1961. The scandal, which became known as the Profumo affair, led to his resignation from the Conservative government of Harold Macmillan.

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Occupation: politician
Position held: Secretary of State for War, Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom, member of the 42nd Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 41st Parliament of the United Kingdom
Citizenship: United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Born: January 30, 1915

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John Profumo

British politician (1915-2006)

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Occupation: politician
Position held: Secretary of State for War, Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom, member of the 42nd Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 41st Parliament of the United Kingdom
Citizenship: United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Born: January 30, 1915

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March 9, 2006, March 10, 2006

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