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A biography of Anthony Eden, a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party from 1955 to 1957. Learn about his early life, military service, diplomatic career, and the Suez Crisis that led to his resignation.
Sep 11, 2024 · Anthony Eden (born June 12, 1897, Windlestone, Durham, England—died January 14, 1977, Alvediston, Wiltshire) was a British foreign secretary in 1935–38, 1940–45, and 1951–55 and prime minister from 1955 to 1957.
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A biography of Anthony Eden, a British politician who served as Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary in the 20th century. Learn about his life, career, achievements, and controversies, such as the Suez Crisis and the Gallstone operation.
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May 6, 2005 · It was a misfortune not just for the Foreign Secretary, Sir Anthony Eden, but for international diplomacy, that on 12 April 1953, what should have been a routine cholecystectomy in the London Clinic, went badly wrong.
Learn about the life and career of Anthony Eden, who served as foreign secretary in three different decades and became prime minister in 1955. His premiership was overshadowed by the Suez Crisis, which led to his resignation and damaged his reputation.
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Learn about the life and career of Anthony Eden, who became Prime Minister in 1955 and led Britain into the Suez Crisis. Find out his key facts, personal life, premiership, and key events.
