Anthony Eden

Nationality:

Biography: Anthony Eden became British Prime Minister after Winston Churchill's resignation in 1955. Prior to this he had been Foreign Secretary during the Second World War and the Cold War.

Eden's term as Prime Minister was dominated by his handling of the Suez crisis. When Egypt nationalized the Suez Canal in 1956 he joined France and Israel in authorizing an unsuccessful invasion that was harshly criticized around the world. Eden resigned as a result in 1957.

Born: June 12, 1897
Birthplace: Rushyford, England, United Kingdom

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Gemini

Died: January 14, 1977 (aged 79)
Cause of Death: Liver cancer

Married Life

1952-08-14 UK Prime Minister Anthony Eden (55) weds UK prime minister's niece Clarissa Spencer-Churchill (32) in a civil ceremony at Caxton Hall, London

Historical Events

1935-06-23 UK Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden offers Benito Mussolini a Somalian harbor
1938-02-20 UK Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden resigns, stating Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain has appeased Nazi Germany
1955-04-05 Anthony Eden succeeds Winston Churchill as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
1955-05-26 Conservatives led by Anthony Eden win British parliamentary election
1957-01-10 After Anthony Eden's resignation Harold Macmillan becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom