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].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Westminster Abbey[8]
- Father: Joseph Chamberlain[9]
- Mother: Florence Kenrick[10]
- Spouse: Anne Chamberlain[11]
- Child: Dorothy Chamberlain[12], Francis Chamberlain[13]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[14], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15]
- Native language: British English[16]
- Ethnic group: English people[17]
- Field of work: politics[18], central government[19]
- Position held: Lord President of the Council[20], Chancellor of the Exchequer[21], Prime Minister of the United Kingdom[22], Leader of the Conservative Party[23], Secretary of State for Health and Social Care[24], Lord Mayor of Birmingham[25], Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[26], member of the 37th Parliament of the United Kingdom[27], member of the 36th Parliament of the United Kingdom[28], member of the 35th Parliament of the United Kingdom[29], member of the 34th Parliament of the United Kingdom[30], member of the 33rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[31], member of the 32nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[32], member of the 31st Parliament of the United Kingdom[33]
- Educated at: Mason Science College[34], University of Birmingham[35], Rugby School[36], University of London[37]
- Award received: honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[38]
- Member of: Royal Society[39]
- Religion or worldview: Unitarianism[40]
- Sex or gender: male[41]
- Member of political party: Conservative Party[42]
- Military branch: Royal Air Force[43]
- Commons category: Neville Chamberlain[44]
- Cause of death: colorectal cancer[45]
- Honorific prefix: The Right Honourable[46]
- Family name: Chamberlain[47]
- Given name: Arthur[48], Neville[49]
- IPA transcription: ˈɑːθə ˈnɛvɪl ˈtʃeɪmbəlɪn[50]
- Topic's main category: Category:Neville Chamberlain[51]
- Commons gallery: Neville Chamberlain[52]
Product Details
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Type: Person[53]
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Country: GB[54]
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Began / founded: 1869-03-18[55]
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Ended / dissolved: 1940-11-09[56]
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Community tags: non-musician, politician[57]
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MusicBrainz ID: 98866a66-5452-4bb3-a480-95a7e344c39e[58]
Why It Matters
Neville Chamberlain has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
Works attributed to him include Peace for our time[61], a political slogan[62] and British declaration of war on Germany[63], a declaration of war[64], in United Kingdom[65].
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[9]. Neville Chamberlain's mother was Florence Kenrick[10].
Who was Neville Chamberlain married to?
Neville Chamberlain's spouses include Anne Chamberlain[11].
What did Neville Chamberlain do for work?
Neville Chamberlain worked as a politician[5] and businessperson[6].
Where did Neville Chamberlain go to school?
Neville Chamberlain was educated at Mason Science College[34], University of Birmingham[35], Rugby School[36], and University of London[37].
What awards did Neville Chamberlain receive?
Honors received include honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[38].