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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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