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Margaret Thatcher served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom for 11 years, from May 4, 1979, to November 28, 1990. This totals approximately 4,260 days in office. She was the longest-serving British prime minister of the 20th century and the first woman to hold the position.
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When was margret thatcher primeinister?
Her first job was when she left Oxford at 22. It was as a chemist in the laboratories of J.Lyons & Co., confectioners. She got into Parliament at 34, a junior minister the next year, and party leader at 49, Prime Minister at 53.
Who was the longest-serving British Prime Minister in the 20th century?
The Prime Minister with the longest single term was Sir Robert Walpole, lasting 20 years and 314 days from 4 April 1721 until 11 February 1742. This is also longer than the accumulated terms of any other Prime Minister.
How old was John Major when he became prime minister?
On 20 November 1990, Thatcher failed to win outright on the first ballot of the Conservative party leadership challenge, against Micheal Heseltine. The contest then went to a second ballot (on November 27th) in which Foreign Secretary Douglas Hurd and Chancellor of the Exchequer John Major joined in. Major received 185 votes and was technically a few votes short of a clear victory, however Heseltine and Hurd withdrew from the contest in Major's favour. It was therefore announced that Major was elected unopposed as Leader of the Conservative Party on November 27, 1990. He was summoned to Buckingham Palace to become Prime Minister on November 28th 1990, succeeding Thatcher who had held the post since May 1979. Major had held three cabinet posts before the premiership. He entered the cabinet as Chief Secretary to the Treasury in June 1987. In July 1989 he was promoted to Foreign Secretary, but spent only 3 months in the job before becoming Chancellor of the Exchequer in October 1989.
What British prime minister served for only 79 days?
No prime minister of Britain served for 79 days. John Turner was born in Britain, but moved to Canada as a child and became Canadian prime minister and served for 79 days.
17th prime minister Australia?
Earle Page who was caretaker Prime Minister for 19 days in 1939.
How long was Charles Tupper prime minister?
Charles Tupper was Prime Minister for only 69 days
Who has been the most popular prime minister in the United Kingdom?
It would depend upon how you defined 'popular', but the three who would most likely take that title would be: Winston Churchill, Margaret Thatcher Tony Blair. Of these three, Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair commanded majorities in excess of 100 seats in the House of Commons, which suggests popular acclaim reflected in the voting booths. Winston Churchill inspired the country during the darkest days of our history, and received huge public acclaim at the end of hostilities.
Where did Margaret Thatcher go to school?
The Kesteven and Grantham Girls School (KGGS).
How many days did Edmund Barton serve as prime minister?
He served as Prime Minister from 01/01/1901 to 24/09/1903 - a total of 996 days
How long was Alfred Deacon in prime minister?
Alfred Deakin was the prime minister of Australia three times. He was prime minister from the 5th of September 1903 until the 27th of April 1904. So he was prime minister for 216 days in his first term. He was prime minister from the 5th of July 1905 until the 13th of November 1908. So he was prime minister for 1227 days in his second term. He was prime minister from the 2nd of June 1909 until the 29th of April 1910. So he was prime minister for 331 days in his third term. In total he was prime minister for 1774 days. That is almost 5 years in total.
Who will be the prime minister of Canada on May 3?
Regardless of the outcome of an election, the prime minister will remain in office. If the prime minister's party loses the election, the prime minister will not leave office until the new government is sworn in, which could take several days.
How long was Mackenzie prime minister?
Sir Mackenzie Bowell was the 5th Prime Minister of Canada for 1 year 4 months and 6 days, or 493 days.William Lyon Mackenzie King was the 10th Prime Minister of Canada for about 21 and a half years in total.Thomas Mackenzie was the 18th Prime Minister of New Zealand for 104 days.
