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List of alumni of the University of York

List of alumni of the University of York

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This is a list of alumni of the University of York, listed in alphabetical order by surname. The University of York, founded in 1963, has among its alumni many who have become notable, including at least fifteen Members of the United Kingdom Parliament, five members of the House of Lords, two Members of the Scottish Parliament, one Member of the European Parliament and several ministers of non-UK governments. The university is also represented by alumni educated in the liberal arts such as English literature, social sciences, economics, philosophy, medieval history, and music. More recently, due to expansion into areas of technology, it has also produced notable computer scientists.[citation needed]

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Edward Acton, former vice-chancellor of the University of East Anglia

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Aníbal Cavaco Silva, prime minister and president of Portugal

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Harry Enfield, BAFTA award-winning comedian and actor

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Fabian Hamilton, Labour Party MP
Harriet Harman, MP for Camberwell and Peckham

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Nelson Teich, Brazil's Minister of Health

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Joe Walker (film editor) at the 2022 Oscars Ceremony

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