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Two signed cards, both about 3,5 x 2 inch, signed in blue ink "Margaret Thatcher" & in black ink "Edward Heath", both mounted for fine display with a photograph of Margaret Thatcher next to Edward Heath (altogether 10 x 12 inch), with mild signs of wear - in fine to very fine condition.
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Profession:
(1925-2013, Thatcher) Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990 and Leader of the Conservative Party from 1975 to 1990. The longest-serving British prime minister of the 20th century, she was the first woman to hold that office. As prime minister, she implemented policies that became known as Thatcherism & (1916-2005, Heath) Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from June 1970 to February 1974.
Year of Birth: 1925
Margaret Hilda Thatcher, a British politician, was born on October 13, 1925, in Grantham, Lincolnshire, England. She was the daughter of a grocer and a local politician and grew up in a humble household. From a young age, Thatcher was known for her ambition and determination.
Thatcher attended Oxford University, where she studied chemistry and later qualified as a barrister. She joined the Conservative Party and quickly rose through the ranks, becoming the Member of Parliament for Finchley in 1959. Her unwavering commitment to her beliefs and strong leadership style caught the attention of party leadership.
In 1979, Thatcher made history by becoming the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. During her time in office, she implemented a series of economic reforms known as Thatcherism, which prioritized free-market principles and limited government intervention. These policies sparked controversy and divided the nation but ultimately led to economic growth.
Thatcher's leadership during the Falklands War in 1982 helped solidify her reputation as a strong and decisive leader. Despite facing criticism from opposition parties and within her own party, she won re-election in 1983 and 1987, becoming the longest-serving British Prime Minister in the 20th century.
Thatcher resigned as Prime Minister in 1990 after a leadership challenge within the Conservative Party. She left a legacy of political and economic transformation that continues to shape British politics to this day. Thatcher passed away on April 8, 2013, at the age of 87.
Margaret Thatcher's legacy as a trailblazing leader and uncompromising politician continues to be studied and debated by historians and political analysts worldwide. She remains a polarizing figure, admired by some for her strong convictions and criticized by others for her controversial policies. Regardless of one's opinion of her, Thatcher's impact on British politics is undeniable, and her name will forever be etched in the history books.
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