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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.
Sir Anthony Eden was the Prime Minister of the UK from 1955 to 1957, when he resigned after the Suez crisis. He was a Foreign Secretary during the Second World War and the Cold War, and a close ally of Winston Churchill.
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.
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 .
Jun 8, 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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Jul 21, 2006 · The sick leader of a declining power is the prevailing verdict of the history books on Sir Anthony Eden. He entered Downing Street as Churchill's dashing and glamourous natural successor and a...
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Jun 27, 2024 · Sir Anthony Eden resigns as prime minister due to ill health. In a statement, he said: "When I returned to this country a month ago I hoped that my health had been sufficiently...
