Neville Chamberlain

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1937 to 1940
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Neville Chamberlain
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Neville Chamberlain was born on March 18, 1869, in Birmingham [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18] and died on November 9, 1940, in Reading [1][19][2][3][4][6][7][9][10][11][12][13][14][15]. He held citizenship in the United Kingdom and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and worked as a politician and businessperson [1][20]. A follower of Unitarianism , he was the son of Joseph Chamberlain and Florence Kenrick [11][21][11][21]. His siblings included Beatrice, Hilda, Ida, and Ethel Chamberlain [21], and he married Anne Chamberlain in 1911, remaining married until his death in 1940 [21]. The couple had two children, Dorothy and Francis Chamberlain [11][21].

Chamberlain received his education at Rugby School, Mason Science College, the University of Birmingham, and the University of London [22]. He worked in the fields of politics and state administration [23] and held several high-ranking positions, including Leader of the Conservative Party and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1937 to 1940 [24]. He also served as Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1931 to 1937 and as Lord President of the Council in 1940 [24]. In recognition of his work, he received an honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg [25][26].

He succumbed to colorectal cancer and was buried at Westminster Abbey [7].

Neville Chamberlain

Summary

Neville Chamberlain is a human[1]. His place of birth was Birmingham[2]. He was born on March 18, 1869[3]. He died in Reading[4]. He died on November 9, 1940[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and businessperson[7]. He ranks in the top 0.38% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20,487 views/month, #3,845 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Birmingham[2], Neville Chamberlain…
  • Neville Chamberlain died in Reading[4].
  • Neville Chamberlain was born on March 18, 1869[3].
  • Neville Chamberlain died on November 9, 1940[5].
  • Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[9].
  • Neville Chamberlain's father was Joseph Chamberlain[10].
  • Neville Chamberlain's mother was Florence Kenrick[11].
  • Neville Chamberlain was married to Anne Chamberlain[12].
  • A child of Neville Chamberlain was Dorothy Chamberlain[13].
  • A child of Neville Chamberlain was Francis Chamberlain[14].
  • Neville Chamberlain held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • Neville Chamberlain held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • British English was Neville Chamberlain's native language[17].
  • Neville Chamberlain's professions included politician[6].
  • Neville Chamberlain's professions included businessperson[7].
  • Neville Chamberlain's field of work was politics[18].
  • Neville Chamberlain's field of work was state administration[19].
  • Neville Chamberlain held the position of Lord President of the Council[20].
  • Neville Chamberlain held the position of Chancellor of the Exchequer[21].
  • Neville Chamberlain held the position of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Neville Chamberlain held the position of Leader of the Conservative Party[23].
  • Neville Chamberlain held the position of Secretary of State for Health and Social Care[24].
  • Neville Chamberlain held the position of Lord Mayor of Birmingham[25].
  • Neville Chamberlain was educated at Mason Science College[26].
  • Neville Chamberlain's education included a stint at University of Birmingham[27].

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Origins and Family

Neville Chamberlain was born in Birmingham[2]. He was born on March 18, 1869[3]. His father was Joseph Chamberlain[10]. His mother was Florence Kenrick[11]. British English was his native language[17].

Education

Educated at Mason Science College[26], University of Birmingham[27], Rugby School[28], and University of London[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and businessperson[7]. Fields of work include politics[18] and state administration[19]. Positions held include Lord President of the Council[20], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1530[32]; Chancellor of the Exchequer[21], a public office[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1316[35]; Prime Minister of the United Kingdom[22], a public office[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1721[38]; Leader of the Conservative Party[23], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1834[41]; Secretary of State for Health and Social Care[24], a public office[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1854[44]; and Lord Mayor of Birmingham[25].

Recognition

Neville Chamberlain received the honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[45].

Personal Life

Neville Chamberlain was married to Anne Chamberlain[12]. Children include Dorothy Chamberlain[13] and Francis Chamberlain[14]. His religion is recorded as Unitarianism[46]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[47].

Death and Burial

Neville Chamberlain died on November 9, 1940[5]. He died in Reading[4]. The cause of death was colorectal cancer[48]. He is buried at Westminster Abbey[9].

Why It Matters

Neville Chamberlain ranks in the top 0.38% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20,487 views/month, #3,845 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

Works attributed to him include British declaration of war on Germany[51], a declaration of war[52], in United Kingdom[53] and Peace for our time[54], a political slogan[55].

FAQs

Where was Neville Chamberlain born?

Neville Chamberlain was born in Birmingham[2].

Where did Neville Chamberlain die?

Neville Chamberlain died in Reading[4].

Who were Neville Chamberlain's parents?

Neville Chamberlain's father was Joseph Chamberlain[10]. Neville Chamberlain's mother was Florence Kenrick[11].

Who was Neville Chamberlain married to?

Neville Chamberlain's spouses include Anne Chamberlain[12].

What did Neville Chamberlain do for work?

Neville Chamberlain worked as politician[6] and businessperson[7].

Where did Neville Chamberlain go to school?

Neville Chamberlain was educated at Mason Science College[26], University of Birmingham[27], Rugby School[28], and University of London[29].

What awards did Neville Chamberlain receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[45].

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  26. [9] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [46] . wikidata.org.
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  30. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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