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Anthony Eden

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Anthony Eden

1897–1977

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1955 to 1957

Victorian Era

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Biography

Robert Anthony Eden, 1st Earl of Avon, was a British politician and military officer who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party from 1955 until his resignation in 1957.

Source: Wikipedia · Compiled March 2026 · AI-summarized

Timeline

1897
Birth

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (d. 1977)

June 12 →
1938
Event

British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden resigned in protest over Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain's decision to negotiate with Italian dictator Benito Mussolini.

February 20 →
1938
Event

en Reino Unido se produce la dimisión de Anthony Eden, ministro.de Asuntos Exteriores. Le sucederá Edward Halifax.

February 20 →
1957
Event

British Prime Minister Sir Anthony Eden resigns from office following his failure to retake the Suez Canal from Egyptian sovereignty.

January 9 →
1957
Event

Harold Macmillan wird britischer Premierminister, nachdem Anthony Eden wegen der Sueskrise zurückgetreten ist.

January 10 →
1977
Death

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (b. 1897)

January 14 →

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