Anthony Crosland
Politician and Foreign Secretary
Born
1918
107 years ago
Died
February 19th, 1977
48 years ago — 59 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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An English author and politician served as Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs from 1965 to 1970. Crosland represented the Labour Party and was a Member of Parliament for over two decades. An influential figure in post-war politics, Crosland advocated for social justice and modernizing the economy. He authored the book 'The Future of Socialism,' which discussed the relevance of socialist principles in the changing political landscape. His tenure as Foreign Secretary included significant international events during the Cold War era, navigating complex diplomatic relationships.
Served as Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
Authored 'The Future of Socialism'
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