British lawyer & politician, founder of Amnesty International
Peter Benenson (1921-2005) was a lawyer, politician, and founder of Amnesty International. Born in London on July 31, 1921, Benenson held citizenship in the United Kingdom. He pursued an education at Balliol College, Oxford.
In addition to his career as a lawyer, Benenson was also politically active. He played a crucial role in establishing Amnesty International, a renowned human rights organization. Peter Benenson passed away on February 25, 2005, in Oxford.