Quick facts for kids The Right Honourable Sir Winston Churchill KGOMCH TD DL FRSRA |
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The Roaring Lion, a portrait by Yousuf Karsh at the Canadian Parliament, 30 December 1941. |
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Prime Minister of the United Kingdom |
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In office 26 October 1951 – 5 April 1955 |
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Deputy | Anthony Eden |
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Preceded by | Clement Attlee |
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Succeeded by | Anthony Eden |
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In office 10 May 1940 – 26 July 1945 |
Monarch | George VI |
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Deputy | Clement Attlee (1942–1945) |
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Preceded by | Neville Chamberlain |
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Succeeded by | Clement Attlee |
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Father of the House of Commons |
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In office 8 October 1959 – 25 September 1964 |
Preceded by | David Grenfell |
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Succeeded by | Rab Butler |
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Leadership positions |
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Leader of the Opposition |
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In office 26 July 1945 – 26 October 1951 | Monarch | George VI |
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Prime Minister | Clement Attlee |
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Preceded by | Clement Attlee |
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Succeeded by | Clement Attlee |
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Leader of the Conservative Party |
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