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Anthony Eden
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politician

Anthony Eden

Politician · born June 12, 1897 · died 1977

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Robert Anthony Eden, 1st Earl of Avon, was a British statesman, diplomat and military officer who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party from 1955 to 1957.

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  1. 19Received the Military CrossJune 1, 1917
  2. 38Became Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth AffairsDecember 22, 1935
  3. 47Became Deputy Prime Minister of the United KingdomMay 23, 1945
  4. 57Became Prime Minister of the United KingdomApril 6, 1955

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