- Born
- Birth nameJonathan William Patrick Aitken
- Jonathan Aitken was born on August 30, 1942 in Dublin, Ireland. He was previously married to Elizabeth Rees and Lolicia Olivera.
- SpousesElizabeth Rees(June 25, 2003 - April 15, 2022) (her death)Lolicia Olivera(1979 - 1998) (divorced, 3 children)
- Children
- RelativesJack Davenport(Niece or Nephew)Timothy Aitken(Cousin)Maria Aitken(Sibling)
- Former Conservative MP, the son of another Conservative MP Sir William Aitken; older brother of Maria Aitken and great-nephew of the 1st Lord Beaverbrook.
- In 1999 he was jailed for 18 months after admitting perjury and attempting to pervert the course of justice. Earlier, in attempting to sue a newspaper which had printed a true story about him, he had spoken of the "shining sword of truth" winning out, but it turned out that he was lying in so doing. Moreover, he had induced his daughter, then a schoolgirl, to lie in his favor whilst under oath. His conviction led to the break-up of his marriage. He subsequently claimed to have become a convert to evangelical Christianity whilst in prison.
- Father of twins Alexandra Aitken and Victoria Aitken.
- Uncle of Jack Davenport.
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