Betty Williams (peace activist)
Betty Williams (22 May 1943 – 17 March 2020) was a Northern Irish peace activist. She was born in Belfast. She started the organization "Community of Peace People", who worked toward getting peace in Northern Ireland. In 1976, she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, together with Mairead Corrigan, who also co-founded the organization.
Betty Williams | |
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Born | |
Died | 17 March 2020 Belfast, Northern Ireland | (aged 76)
Known for | Community of Peace People |
Spouse(s) | Ralph Williams, James Perkins |
Awards | Nobel Peace Prize, 1976 |
Williams died on 17 March 2020 in Belfast at the age of 76.[1]
Betty Williams (peace Activist) Media
Williams around the time she received the Nobel Peace Prize
References
Other websites
- Nobel Committee information on 1976 Peace Laureates Archived 2004-08-03 at the Wayback Machine
- Short biography Archived 2013-01-28 at the Wayback Machine
- Peace People in Northern Ireland – a socialist position