Past Prime Ministers

Eden Anthony 1955–7 Conservative
Name: Eden Anthony 1955–7 Conservative

Born: 12 June 1897 in Bishop Auckland, Durham

First entered Parliament: 6 December 1923

Age he became PM: 57 years, 299 days

Maiden Speech: 19 February 1924, emphasising the preparedness against air attack

Total time as PM: One year, 279 days

Died: 14 January 1977 at Alvediston, Salisbury, Wiltshire

Education: Eton and Christ Church College, Oxford

Family: Eden was the third son and fourth of five children. He was married twice and had two sons

Interests: Art, tennis, farming

 
 
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