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Margaret Thatcher

Margaret Thatcher was a British politician and Prime Minister (1979-1990) who made history as the first woman leader of a major British political party.

Full Name
Margaret Hilda Thatcher
Age
87
Death Date
4/8/2013
Life Range
(1925-2013)
Zodiac
Libra
Height
5′ 5″

Margaret Thatcher was a British Conservative politician who served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990. She was the first female Prime Minister of the UK, and led the country for more than 11 years. Her decisive and tough politics earned her the nickname "the Iron Lady" and her leadership left a lasting mark on the nation.

Margaret Thatcher Timeline

1925
Margaret Thatcher is Born
On October 13, 1925, Margaret Thatcher was born in Grantham, England.
1959
Elected to Parliament
Margaret Thatcher is elected to Parliament as a Conservative Party member.
1979
Becomes Prime Minister of United Kingdom
Margaret Thatcher becomes the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
1982
Falklands War Begins
The Falklands War begins when Argentina invades the British controlled Falkland Islands.
1987
Re-elected Prime Minister
Margaret Thatcher is re-elected as Prime Minister for a third term.
1990
"Iron Lady" Resigns
Margaret Thatcher resigns as Prime Minister following internal party disputes.
2013
Death of Margaret Thatcher
Margaret Thatcher dies at the age of 87 in London, England.

5 Interesting Facts about Margaret Thatcher

1.

First Female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

Margaret Thatcher was the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, and the only one to date.

2.

Longest Serving Prime Minister of the 20th Century

Margaret Thatcher was the longest serving Prime Minister of the 20th century, governing for 11 years and 209 days.

3.

Attended Oxford University

Margaret Thatcher attended Oxford University where she studied Chemistry and earned a degree in 1947.

4.

Received Honorary Knighthood

In 1990, Margaret Thatcher became the first and only woman to receive an honorary knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II.

5.

Had a Close Relationship with Ronald Reagan

Margaret Thatcher had a close relationship with U.S President Ronald Reagan, famously calling him 'The Great Communicator.'

When is Margaret Thatcher birthday?

Margaret Thatcher, late Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, was born on October 13, 1925 and died on April 8, 2013 at the age of 87. She was the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and is best known for her conservative political policies.

What is the Net Worth of Margaret Thatcher?

Margaret Thatcher had an estimated net worth of $10M at the time of her death. She earned her wealth through her tenure as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, as well as her speaking engagements and public appearances. She is renowned for her political ideology, which she developed under her various projects and investments.