| Neville Chamberlain | |
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| Prime Minister of the United Kingdom | |
| In office:
May 28, 1937 - November 9, 1940 | |
| Preceded by: | Stanley Baldwin |
| Succeded by: | E.F.L Wood |
| Chancellor of the Exchequer | |
| In office:
1929 - 1931 1935 - 1937 | |
| Preceded by: | Winston Churchill |
| Succeded by: | Unknown |
| Minister of Health | |
| In office:
1923 - 1924 | |
| Preceded by: | Unknown |
| Succeded by: | Unknown |
| Biography | |
| Born: |
March 18 1869, Birmingham |
| Died | November 9 1940, Highfield Park, Hampshire |
| Nationality: | British |
| Political party: | Conservative |
| Spouse: |
Anne Chamberlain |
| Children: | Dorothy, Francis |
| Alma mater: |
Mason Science College |
| Occupation: | Politician, Businessman |
| Religion: | Unitarian |
Neville Chamberlain was a British Politician who served as Prime Minister (1937 - 1940).
He served as Minister of Health (1923 - 1924) under his brother, and Chancellor of the Exchequer (1929 - 1931) and (1935 - 1937) under Baldwin.
He was considered Baldwin's logical successor, and following his surprise resignation in May 1937 became leader. He led the Conservative-National Liberal government to victory in the 1940 general election.
In autumn 1940 his health declined rapidly, and in October he resigned. He died a month later.
Early Life[]
Early Political Career[]
Chancellor of the Exchequer 1929 - 1931[]
Opposition 1931 - 1935[]
Chancellor of the Exchequer 1935 - 1937[]
Chamberlain presenting his 1936 budget
Prime Minister 1937 - 1940[]
Chamberlain had been considered Baldwin's heir since the 1920's, and having spent four years as Chancellor was deemed by many to be ideal for the job as Prime Minister.