Top 5 Famous British Politicians of all time
Greatest British Leaders of All Time
1) Winston Churchill:
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| Winston Churchill Famous British Political leader |
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Winston Churchill was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945 and again from 1951 to 1955. A multi-faceted man, he was also an officer in the British Army, a writer and a historian. As a young army man he witnessed action in the Anglo–Sudan War and the Second Boer War, and received much praise for his work as a war correspondent. Born as the son of a prominent politician hailing from an aristocratic family, he grew up to be a rebellious boy who hated formal education and did poorly in school. As a young man he embarked on a military career and visited several countries including India, Cuba and Egypt where he witnessed bloody battles and was even imprisoned. He served as both soldier and journalist, and was greatly appreciated for his work as a war correspondent.
In office:
He served as Conservative Prime Minister twice - from 1940 to 1945 (before being defeated in the 1945 general election by the Labour leader Clement Attlee) and from 1951 to 1955.
2) Robert Peel:
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| Robert Peel Famous British Political leader |
Statesman Robert Peel had been the prime minister of the U.K twice. He was also a two-time home secretary. He established the Metropolitan Police Service and also introduced the Tamworth Manifesto, thus co-founding the modern Conservative Party. He died of injuries after a horse he was riding fell on him.
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Political Career:
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
In office first time:
30 August 1841 – 29 June 1846
In office second time:
10 December 1834 – 8 April 1835
Monarch William IV
Preceded by The Duke of Wellington
Succeeded by The Viscount Melbourne
At the age of 21, Peel entered politics as a Member of Parliament for the Irish rotten borough of Cashel, Tipperary.
The next year, in 1810, Peel joined the government as the under-secretary for war and the colonies.
In June 1850, Peel was involved in an accident; he was thrown from his horse while riding on Constitution Hill in London and the horse stumbled on top of him. Three days later, Sir Robert Peel died on July 2, 1950, due to a fracture rupturing his vessels.
3) Benjamin Disraeli:
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| Benjamin Disraeli Famous British Political leader |
Benjamin Disraeli was a British politician who served two terms as prime minister of the UK. Disraeli is credited with playing a key role in the formation of the modern Conservative Party. Apart from being an influential politician, Benjamin Disraeli was also a prolific novelist; he wrote and published works of fiction even while serving as the prime minister.
Political Career:
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
In office
First government (February–December 1868)
Second Government (1874-1880)
4) William Pitt the Younger
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| William Pitt Famous British Political leader |
British statesman, William Pitt the Younger, became the youngest prime minister of Great Britain in 1783 when he was just 24. During his stint as the prime minister, he was also Chancellor of the Exchequer. Several major political events, including the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars, happened during his tenure. He is ranked highly among all British Prime Ministers.
Political Era:
Prime Minister of Great Britain
In office SECOND TERM
10 May 1804 – 23 January 1806
Monarch George III
Preceded by Henry Addington
Succeeded by The Lord Grenville
In office FIRST TERM
19 December 1783 – 14 March 1801
Monarch George III
Preceded by The Duke of Portland
Succeeded by Henry Addington
5) David Lloyd George:
David Lloyd George is the 1st Earl Lloyd-George of Dwyfor, was the British prime minister from 1916 to 1922 and the first Welsh to hold the position. Though he was a Liberal, he was initially supported by the Conservatives. He was a key figure in the Paris Peace Conference.
Political Era:
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
In office
6 December 1916 – 19 October 1922
Monarch George V
Preceded by H. H. Asquith
Succeeded by Bonar Law
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