
British soldier, diplomat and politician (1897–1977)
1897 — 1977
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Profession
British soldier, diplomat and politician (1897–1977)
Born
June 12, 1897
Died
1977 (age ~80)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
aristocrat, diplomat, politician
1897
Born in Durham (1897-06-12)
1917
AwardMilitary Cross
1923
Positionmember of the 33rd Parliament of the United Kingdom (1923–1924)
1924
Positionmember of the 34th Parliament of the United Kingdom (1924–1929)
1929
Positionmember of the 35th Parliament of the United Kingdom (1929–1931)
1931
PositionAbout
Robert Anthony Eden, 1st Earl of Avon, was a British politician and military officer who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party from 1955 until his resignation in 1957.
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Robert Anthony Eden, 1st Earl of Avon, was a British politician and military officer who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party from 1955 until his resignation in 1957.
The name Robert means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Robert, from the Old - cognate of (normalised form: ), from *Hrōþiberht, from lit=shining glory. Rupert.". It is of English origin.
Robert Eden was born on June 12, 1897.
Robert Eden died in 1977, at approximately 80 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Robert, from the Old - cognate of (normalised form: ), from *Hrōþiberht, from lit=shining glory. Rupert.
The name Robert is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Robert, from the Old - cognate of (normalised form: ), from *Hrōþiberht, from lit=shining glory. Rupert.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Names related to Robert
Robert — June 12, 1897
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
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Actions
member of the 36th Parliament of the United Kingdom (1931–1935)
1933
PositionLord Privy Seal (1933–1935)
1935
PositionSecretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (1935–1938)
1935
Positionmember of the 37th Parliament of the United Kingdom (1935–1945)
1940
PositionSecretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (1940–1945)
1942
PositionLeader of the House of Commons (1942–1945)
1945
PositionLeader of the House of Commons (1945–1945)
1945
Positionmember of the 38th Parliament of the United Kingdom (1945–1950)
1950
Positionmember of the 39th Parliament of the United Kingdom (1950–1951)
1951
PositionSecretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (1951–1955)
1951
Positionmember of the 40th Parliament of the United Kingdom (1951–1955)
1955
PositionPrime Minister of the United Kingdom (1955–1957)
1955
Positionmember of the 41st Parliament of the United Kingdom (1955–1957)
1955
AwardWateler Peace Prize
1956
Awardhonorary doctor of Caen University
1977
Died in Alvediston Manor