Name: Winston Churchill

Profession: Was prime minister of Britain

Nationality: British

DOB: 1874 - 1965

Religion: Christian

A Brief Biography: Winston Churchill was born in Oxfordshire, England, on 30 November 1874 and died in London on 24 January 1965 aged 90. Although Winston Churchill was born in a palace, he did not have a particularly privileged or happy childhood and his education was poor. He was elected prime minister of England in 1940. Outside politics he was a good painter and an excellent writer- he won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1953. His reputation remains assured as one of the great leader of the 20th century, whose contribution really did change the history of the world.

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Belief: He believed he could lead Britain to victory although defeat seemed almost inevitable. In 1940, when Britain stood almost alone against the might of Nazi Germany, Winston Churchill stepped forward to lead his nation and led his nation to victory in World War Two.

Beliefs into Action: He put his beliefs into action by returning to government as a member of the war cabinet and First Lord of the Admiralty, the same post he had held during World War One. As First Lord of the Admiralty Churchill bore some responsibility for the failure of the Royal Navy to prevent ...

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