Alexander Douglas-Home
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1963 to 1964
1903 — 1995
Quick Facts
Profession
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1963 to 1964
Born
July 2, 1903
Died
1995 (age ~92)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
politician, diplomat, cricketer
United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandBorn in MayfairDied in The Hirsel
1903
Born in Mayfair (1903-07-02)
1931
Positionmember of the 36th Parliament of the United Kingdom (1931–1935)
1935
PositionParliamentary Private Secretary to the Cabinet Office (1935–1937)
1935
Positionmember of the 37th Parliament of the United Kingdom (1935–1945)
1937
PositionParliamentary Private Secretary to the Prime Minister (1937–1940)
1944
PositionAbout
Alexander Frederick Douglas-Home, Baron Home of the Hirsel, known as Lord Dunglass from 1918 to 1951 and the Earl of Home from 1951 to 1963, was a British statesman and Conservative politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1963 to 1964. He was the last prime minister to hold office while being a member of the House of Lords, before renouncing his peerage and taking up a seat in the House of Commons for the remainder of his premiership. His reputation, however, rests more on his seven years over two stints as Foreign Secretary than on his brief premiership.
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Who is Alexander Douglas-Home?+
Alexander Frederick Douglas-Home, Baron Home of the Hirsel, known as Lord Dunglass from 1918 to 1951 and the Earl of Home from 1951 to 1963, was a British statesman and Conservative politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1963 to 1964. He was the last prime minister to hol
What does the name Alexander mean?+
The name Alexander means "A male given name from Ancient Greek, most famously held by Alexander the Great.. Etymology: *h₂lek- Borrowed from Alexander, from Ἀλέξανδρος, from to defend + ἀνδρ-, the stem of man. Alexandre.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Alexander Douglas-Home born?+
Alexander Douglas-Home was born on July 2, 1903.
When did Alexander Douglas-Home die?+
Alexander Douglas-Home died in 1995, at approximately 92 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Ancient Greek, most famously held by Alexander the Great.. Etymology: *h₂lek- Borrowed from Alexander, from Ἀλέξανδρος, from to defend + ἀνδρ-, the stem of man. Alexandre.
The name Alexander is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Ancient Greek, most famously held by Alexander the Great.. Etymology: *h₂lek- Borrowed from Alexander, from Ἀλέξανδρος, from to defend + ἀνδρ-, the stem of man. Alexandre.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Alexander — July 2, 1903
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Men
Eagle — vision, freedom, higher mind
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
I covered your career for years. What a ride.
— a journalist
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