Anthony Eden
British soldier, diplomat and politician (1897–1977).
The record
Anthony Eden was a British soldier, diplomat and politician. Born on 12 June 1897 in Durham, Eden died on 14 January 1977 in Alvediston Manor at the age of 79.
Positions held include member of the 33rd Parliament of the United Kingdom (1923–1924), member of the 34th Parliament of the United Kingdom (1924–1929) and member of the 35th Parliament of the United Kingdom (1929–1931). Eden studied at Christ Church and Eton College. Honours include Military Cross, Knight of the Garter and Wateler Peace Prize, among 6 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 97 languages, Anthony Eden is No. 1,740 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 12 June 1897, Durham
- Died
- 14 January 1977, Alvediston Manor (aged 79)
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Known as
- Politician, diplomat, aristocrat
- Field
- Politics
- Party
- Conservative Party
- Education
- Christ Church, Eton College
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 3
- Wikipedia editions
- 97
Did you know
Was 26 when first member of the 33rd Parliament of the United Kingdom (1923).
Lived to 79.
Shares a birthday with George H. W. Bush and Anne Frank.
One of 11 people in the Index born in Durham, with Steph Houghton.
Has a Wikipedia article in 97 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1923–1924Member of the 33rd Parliament of the United Kingdom
- 1924–1929Member of the 34th Parliament of the United Kingdom
- 1929–1931Member of the 35th Parliament of the United Kingdom
- 1931–1935Member of the 36th Parliament of the United Kingdom
- 1933–1935Lord Privy Seal
- 1935–1945Member of the 37th Parliament of the United Kingdom
- 1935–1938Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
- 1940–1945Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
- 1940–1955Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party
- 1942–1945Leader of the House of Commons
- 1945–1950Member of the 38th Parliament of the United Kingdom
- 1945Leader of the House of Commons
- 1945–1951Deputy Leader of the Opposition
- 1945Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Connections
- FatherWilliam Eden
- MotherSybil Frances Grey
- SpouseBeatrice Beckett
- SpouseClarissa Eden
- ChildSimon Eden
- ChildRobert Eden
- ChildNicholas Eden, 2nd Earl of Avon
Honours and works
Awards
- Military Cross1917
- Knight of the Garter1954
- Wateler Peace Prize1955
- Honorary doctor of Caen University1956
- Inter-Allied Victory Medals
- British War Medal
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