Margaret Thatcher

About

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.'

Frequently Asked Questions

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.