Peter Benenson
Deceased Q271049

Peter Benenson

English human rights activist (1921-2005)

Born: July 31, 1921 (1921) · London
Died: February 25, 2005 (2005) · Oxford
Age at death: 83 years
Cause of death: pneumonia
Manner of death: natural causes
Nationality United Kingdom
Occupation politician, lawyer, jurist, human rights defender
Education Balliol College, Eton College
Employer Amnesty International
Position held Secretary-General of Amnesty International
Gender male

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