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He was born in [[Merthyr Tydfil]], [[Glamorgan]], [[Wales]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.europarl.europa.eu/members/archive/alphaOrder/view.do?language=EN&id=1390 |title=Your MEPs : Archives : Derek PRAG |accessdate=2008-01-12 |format=HTML |work=European Parliament website }}</ref> and attended [[Bolton School]] in Lancashire from 1934 to 1941 then read Modern Languages at [[Cambridge University]]. He had a career in journalism before going to work for the European Union.<ref>{{cite news |title=Bolton 'old boy' makes a stand for devolution |url=http://archive.theboltonnews.co.uk/1997/10/7/817263.html |work=Bolton Evening News |date=1997-10-07 |accessdate=2008-01-12 }}</ref>. In 1948 he married Dora<ref>{{cite news |title=Focus: How to stay together |url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/this-britain/focus-how-to-stay-together-551391.html |work=The Independent |date=2004-09-05 |accessdate=2010-01-29 }}</ref>, with whom he was joint patron of the European Union Youth Orchestra.<ref>{{cite news |title=Supporters of the European Union Youth Orchestra (EUYO) |url=http://www.euyo.org.uk/friends/Supporters%20of%20the%20EUYO.htm |work=The Independent |accessdate=2010-01-29 }}</ref>. He has three sons: Nicholas, Stephen, and Jonathan. |
He was born in [[Merthyr Tydfil]], [[Glamorgan]], [[Wales]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.europarl.europa.eu/members/archive/alphaOrder/view.do?language=EN&id=1390 |title=Your MEPs : Archives : Derek PRAG |accessdate=2008-01-12 |format=HTML |work=European Parliament website }}</ref> and attended [[Bolton School]] in Lancashire from 1934 to 1941 then read Modern Languages at [[Cambridge University]]. He had a career in journalism before going to work for the European Union.<ref>{{cite news |title=Bolton 'old boy' makes a stand for devolution |url=http://archive.theboltonnews.co.uk/1997/10/7/817263.html |work=Bolton Evening News |date=1997-10-07 |accessdate=2008-01-12 }}</ref>. In 1948 he married Dora<ref>{{cite news |title=Focus: How to stay together |url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/this-britain/focus-how-to-stay-together-551391.html |work=The Independent |date=2004-09-05 |accessdate=2010-01-29 }}</ref>, with whom he was joint patron of the European Union Youth Orchestra.<ref>{{cite news |title=Supporters of the European Union Youth Orchestra (EUYO) |url=http://www.euyo.org.uk/friends/Supporters%20of%20the%20EUYO.htm |work=The Independent |accessdate=2010-01-29 }}</ref>. He has three sons: Nicholas, Stephen, and Jonathan. |
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Previously he had been the first head of the [[European Commission]] office in London, and for many years he was chairman of the London Europe Society. He served on the board of |
Previously he had been the first head of the [[European Commission]] office in London, and for many years he was chairman of the London Europe Society. He served on the board of EUbusiness, a business information service about the European Union.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.eubusiness.com/aboutus |title=EUbusiness.com - About Us |accessdate=2008-01-12 |format=html |work= EUbusiness.com website}}</ref> |
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Derek Prag died in January 2010 from a heart attack, aged 86. |
Derek Prag died in January 2010 from a heart attack, aged 86. |
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Revision as of 18:03, 1 February 2010
Derek Prag | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 August 1923 Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales |
| Died | 20 January 2010 (aged 86) |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Dora (1925-present) |
| Alma mater | Cambridge |
Derek Prag (6 August 1923 – 23 January 2010) is a former British Member of the European Parliament for Hertfordshire. He represented the European People's Party.
He was born in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Wales[1] and attended Bolton School in Lancashire from 1934 to 1941 then read Modern Languages at Cambridge University. He had a career in journalism before going to work for the European Union.[2]. In 1948 he married Dora[3], with whom he was joint patron of the European Union Youth Orchestra.[4]. He has three sons: Nicholas, Stephen, and Jonathan.
Previously he had been the first head of the European Commission office in London, and for many years he was chairman of the London Europe Society. He served on the board of EUbusiness, a business information service about the European Union.[5]
Derek Prag died in January 2010 from a heart attack, aged 86.
References
- ^ "Your MEPs : Archives : Derek PRAG" (HTML). European Parliament website. Retrieved 2008-01-12.
- ^ "Bolton 'old boy' makes a stand for devolution". Bolton Evening News. 1997-10-07. Retrieved 2008-01-12.
- ^ "Focus: How to stay together". The Independent. 2004-09-05. Retrieved 2010-01-29.
- ^ "Supporters of the European Union Youth Orchestra (EUYO)". The Independent. Retrieved 2010-01-29.
- ^ "EUbusiness.com - About Us" (html). EUbusiness.com website. Retrieved 2008-01-12.
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