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Robert Anthony Eden, 1st Earl of Avon, KG, MC, PC (12 June 1897 – 14 January 1977) was a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party from 1955 until his resignation in 1957.
- 1915–1919, 1920–1923, 1939 (as Territorial)
- Eton College
- 3, including Nicholas (by Beckett)
- Conservative
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. After combat service in World War I, Eden studied Oriental languages (Arabic and Persian) at Christ Church, Oxford.
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Prime Minister Sir Anthony Eden is best known for his controversial handling of the Suez crisis in 1956, during the second year of his premiership. Born. 12 June 1897, Rushyford, County...
12 Jun 1897. Birth place. Rushyford, England. Died. 14 Jan 1977 (aged 79 years) About Sir Anthony Eden. Anthony Eden had been waiting for the premiership for a decade. When he finally became Prime Minister in 1955, he quickly called a general election, winning a renewed majority.
May 6, 2005 · The effect of Prime Minister Anthony Eden's illness on his decision-making during the Suez crisis. The Rt Hon Lord Owen CH. QJM: An International Journal of Medicine, Volume 98, Issue 6, June 2005, Pages 387–402, https://doi.org/10.1093/qjmed/hci071. Published: 06 May 2005. PDF. Split View. Cite. Permissions. Share. Issue Section: Occasional Papers
Robert Anthony Eden, 1st Earl of Avon KG MC PC (12 June 1897–14 January 1977) was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He was better known throughout his time in office as Sir Anthony Eden. He was educated at Eton College and Christ Church, Oxford. Eden was one of the best-known politicians of his generation.
Jan 15, 1977 · Sir Anthony Eden, Earl of Avon, once the prime minister of Britain and three times its foreign secretary, died at his home yesterday in Wiltshire, England. He was 79.
