Winston Churchill

Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill, KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS, Hon. RA (30 November 1874 – 24 January 1965) was a British Conservative politician and statesman known for his leadership of the United Kingdom during the Second World War. Widely regarded as one of the greatest wartime leaders of the century, he served as Prime Minister twice (1940–45 and 1951–55). A noted statesman and orator, Churchill was also an officer in the British Army, ... More

Date of birth:

  • Nov 30, 1874

Date of death:

  • Jan 24, 1965 (age 90 years)

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Also known as:

  • Mr. Churchill,
  • Prime Minister Winston Churchill,
  • Sir Winston Churchill,
  • Winston S. Churchill,
  • The Rt. Hon. Winston Churchill K.G. O.M. C.H. M.P.,
  • Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill,
  • Winnie,
  • The British Bulldog,
  • Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill,
  • Sir Churchill Winston,
  • Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill
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Politician

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Basic title Office, position, or title Jurisdiction of office District represented (if position is district-related) Appointed By (if Position is Appointed) From To
  • May 10, 1940
  • Jul 26, 1945
  • Oct 26, 1951
  • Apr 7, 1955
  • Oct 1911
  • 1900
  • 1906
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Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of United Kingdom

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Party From To
  • 1900
  • 1904
  • 1904
  • 1924
  • 1924
  • 1964
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  • 1953

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  • Person

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  • Leader of Britain and the Allies during the Second World War, he stood as a symbol of the free world. He was also an acclaimed writer, soldier, and painter

Category:

  • politics and government

Disciplines:

  • statesman
  • war leader
  • author

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Nickname:

  • The British Bulldog
  • Winnie
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