Winston Churchill
British statesman, soldier and writer (1874–1965).
The record
Winston Churchill was a British statesman, soldier and writer. Born on 30 November 1874 in Blenheim Palace, Churchill died on 24 January 1965 in 27 And 28, Hyde Park Gate Sw7 at the age of 90.
Positions held include member of the 27th Parliament of the United Kingdom (1900–1904), member of the 27th Parliament of the United Kingdom (1904–1906) and member of the 28th Parliament of the United Kingdom (1906–1908). Notable works include A History of the English-Speaking Peoples, The Second World War and A Traveller in War-Time. Churchill studied at Harrow School and Royal Military College, Sandhurst. Honours include Queen's Sudan Medal, Cross of Military Merit with Red Decoration and Queen's South Africa Medal, among 16 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 262 languages, Winston Churchill is No. 76 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 30 November 1874, Blenheim Palace
- Died
- 24 January 1965, 27 And 28, Hyde Park Gate Sw7 (aged 90)
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Known as
- Politician, historian
- Nickname
- The pug
- Field
- Politics
- Party
- Conservative Party, Liberal Party
- Education
- Harrow School, Royal Military College, Sandhurst
- Languages
- English, French
- Children
- 5
- Wikipedia editions
- 262
Did you know
Was 26 when first member of the 27th Parliament of the United Kingdom (1900).
Lived to 90.
Shares a birthday with Mark Twain and Jonathan Swift.
Two people in the Index born in Blenheim Palace, with Lord Randolph Churchill.
Has a Wikipedia article in 262 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1900–1904Member of the 27th Parliament of the United Kingdom
- 1904–1906Member of the 27th Parliament of the United Kingdom
- 1906–1908Member of the 28th Parliament of the United Kingdom
- 1908–1910Member of the 28th Parliament of the United Kingdom
- 1910–1911Home Secretary
- 1910–1918Member of the 30th Parliament of the United Kingdom
- 1910Member of the 29th Parliament of the United Kingdom
- 1911–1915First Lord of the Admiralty
- 1914–1918Rector
- 1915Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
- 1917–1919Minister of Munitions
- 1918–1922Member of the 31st Parliament of the United Kingdom
- 1919–1921Secretary of State for Air
- 1919–1921Secretary of State for War
Connections
- FatherLord Randolph Churchill
- MotherJeanette Jerome
- SpouseClementine Churchill
- SiblingJack Churchill
- ChildDiana Churchill
- ChildRandolph Churchill
- ChildSarah Churchill
- ChildMarigold Churchill
- ChildMary Soames
4 have a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Queen's Sudan Medal1889
- Cross of Military Merit with Red Decoration1895
- Queen's South Africa Medal1901
- Distinguished Service Medal1919
- Companion of Honour1922
- Territorial Decoration1924
- Cross of Liberty 1st Division, 1st Class1925
- Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons1943
- Albert Medal1945
- Honorary citizen of Brussels1945
- Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion1946
- Military Medal of Luxembourg1946
- Honorary doctor of Leiden University1946
- Honorary doctor of the University of Miami1946
- Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Saint Olav1948
- Doctor honoris causa from the University of Lyon1948
Notable works
- A History of the English-Speaking Peoples
- The Second World War
- A Traveller in War-Time
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