Winston Churchill Biography and Works.

Popularly known by the name ‘Winnie’ and ‘The British Bulldog’, Winston Churchill was born in Blenheim Palace, England. His mother’s name was Lady Randolph Churchill who had American lineage. He was the grandson of the seventh Duke of Marlborough from his father’s side.

After completing his education from famous English public schools, such as Harrow, he went on to fulfil his ambition for a life in the army. He fought in various parts of the British Empire until in 1900 when he won the Conservative seat in Oldham in the general election. From here until 1929, he held various offices in the British Parliament.

Winston Churchill, the First Lord of the Admiralty, was chosen to become Prime Minister at the age of 65. It could be said that Churchill’s fiery energy had never been experienced before in British politics and suddenly, it seemed as though Britain could face the Nazi giant.

He was re-elected as Prime Minister in 1951 but because of deteriorating health, he left the public scene. He died at Hyde Park Gate, London, on January 24, 1965 at the age of 90. His daughter Mary wrote to him on his deathbed. I owe you what every Englishman, woman and child owes you – liberty itself’.

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He is buried in a modest churchyard in Bladon, not far from his birthplace at Blenheim Palace. Chartwell, his countryhouse, is open to the public. Much of his paintings were done there.

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“History will be kind to me for I intend to write it.”