Baron Wilson of Rievaulx (1916–95), British Labour statesman, prime minister 1964–70 and 1974–6; full name James Harold Wilson. In both terms of office he faced severe economic problems. His government introduced a number of social reforms, including comprehensive schooling, and renegotiated Britain's terms of entry into the European Economic Community, which was confirmed after a referendum in 1975.
Definition of Wilson, Harold in US English:
Wilson, Harold
proper nounˈwɪlsənˈwilsən
(1916–95), British Labour statesman; prime minister 1964–70 and 1974–76; full name James Harold Wilson, Baron Wilson of Rievaulx. Although faced with severe economic problems, his government introduced a number of social reforms, such as comprehensive schooling, and renegotiated Britain's terms of entry into the European Economic Community.