Anthony Eden

Anthony Eden

June 12, 1897 – January 14, 1977

Robert Anthony Eden, 1st Earl of Avon (1897–1977), was a British statesman, diplomat, and military officer who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party from 1955 to 1957. He became foreign secretary at age 38, resigned in protest at Neville Chamberlain's appeasement policy, then held the post for most of the Second World War and again in the early 1950s. He was deputy to Winston Churchill for almost 15 years before succeeding him.

Offices held

Dec 6, 1923 – Jan 11, 1957
Apr 6, 1955 – Jan 9, 1957
Preceded by
Winston Churchill
Succeeded by
Harold Macmillan
Apr 21, 1955 – Jan 22, 1957
Preceded by
Winston Churchill
Succeeded by
Harold Macmillan

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