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Winston Churchill - British statesman, soldier and writer (1874–1965)

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Birth

30 November 1874

Winston Churchill was born at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, England, to Lord Randolph Churchill and Jennie Jerome, an American mother. His birth marked the beginning of a life that would be filled with military service, political leadership, and literary achievements.

Joining the British Army

1895

Churchill joined the British Army and began his military career, which would take him to various parts of the world, including British India, the Mahdist War, and the Second Boer War. During this time, he also gained fame as a war correspondent and wrote several books about his campaigns.

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Known For

Leading Britain to victory in the Second World War, inspirational speeches and quotes, and his writings.

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24 January, 1965

Winston Churchill died at the age of 90 in London. He was given a state funeral, and his coffin lay in state at Westminster Hall before being buried at St Martin's Church, Bladon.

10 January, 1965

Churchill suffered his final stroke.

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