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Portrait of Winston Churchill. Source and license are linked in the caption.

Winston Churchill

About

British statesman, soldier and writer (1874–1965)

Quick Facts

Name
Winston Churchill
Born
1874-11-30
Died
1965-01-24
Occupation
politician / journalist / painter / historian / autobiographer / screenwriter / biographer / statesperson / military officer / writer / minister / artist / head of government / member of parliament
Citizenship
United Kingdom / United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Birthplace
Blenheim Palace / Woodstock

Relationships

Spouses & partners

Family

Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.

Awards & Nominations

44 received · 9 nominations listed in Wikidata

YearAward / categoryResult
2014-10-28Grand cross of the Order of the White Lion Received
1963honorary citizen of the United States Received
1958Companion of the Liberation Received
1958Freedom Award Received
1956-05-10Charlemagne Prize Received

Notable Works

  • A Traveller in War-Time19181918 essay by Winston Churchill
  • A History of the English-Speaking Peoplesbook
  • The Second World Warnon-fiction work by Winston Churchill

Education

  • Harrow School
  • Royal Military College, Sandhurst
  • St George's School, Ascot
  • Stoke Brunswick School

Languages

Native language

  • British English

Spoken, written or signed

  • English
  • French

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q8016 ↗
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Portrait source & license ↗

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