Margaret Thatcher
First female UK Prime Minister
Born
October 13th, 1925
99 years ago
Died
April 8th, 2013
12 years ago — 87 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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Served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990. Implemented significant economic policies aimed at reducing government spending and privatizing state-owned industries. Played a pivotal role in international relations during the Cold War, aligning closely with the United States. Oversaw Britain's military victory in the Falklands War against Argentina, which bolstered national pride and her political capital. Her leadership style and policies garnered both substantial support and profound criticism domestically and internationally.
Served as United Kingdom's Prime Minister from 1979 to 1990
Led the Conservative Party to three successive general election victories
Oversaw the British victory in the Falklands War in 1982
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