Anthony Eden
British soldier, diplomat and politician (1897–1977).
Born June 12th, 1897 in Durham. [ref]
Died January 14th, 1977 at 79 years old in Alvediston Manor (liver cancer). [ref]
Anthony Eden, 79, passed away on January 14, 1977. He was a notable British politician who served as Prime Minister from 1955 to 1957. Over his career, he also held various other positions including Foreign Secretary from 1935 to 1955 and Leader of the Opposition from 1955 to 1957. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1954 and received the Order of Merit in 1961. His political career is remembered for a number of successful initiatives such as his support for the cause of democracy in Egypt and his press for European integration. His impact on British politics will remain a lasting legacy in his wake.
Life is so beautiful that death has fallen in love with it, a jealous, possessive love that grabs at what it can. But life leaps over oblivion lightly, losing only a thing or two of no importance, and gloom is just a passing shadow of a cloud. Yann Martel