Winston Churchill's Milestones

Winston Churchill was the British Prime Minister who led the UK through World War II, renowned for his leadership, oratory, and winning the Nobel Prize in Literature.

1874

Birth

Winston Churchill was born at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, to Lord Randolph Churchill and Jennie Jerome.

Family November 30, 1874

1888

Attended Harrow School

Attended Harrow School, excelling in English and history.

Education April 1, 1888 - July 1, 1893

1895

Military service in Cuba

Served as a military observer in Cuba, his first overseas experience.

Career November 1, 1895 - December 15, 1895

1899

War correspondent

Worked as a war correspondent in South Africa during the Boer War.

Career October 14, 1899 - July 1, 1900

1900

Entered Parliament

Elected as Member of Parliament for Oldham.

Career October 1, 1900

1911

First Lord of the Admiralty

Appointed First Lord of the Admiralty, overseeing the Royal Navy.

Career October 24, 1911 - May 27, 1915

1940

Prime Minister (first term)

Became Prime Minister during World War II, leading Britain to victory.

Achievement May 10, 1940 - July 26, 1945

1951

Prime Minister (second term)

Served a second term as Prime Minister.

Achievement October 26, 1951 - April 5, 1955

1953

Nobel Prize in Literature

Awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for his historical writings.

Achievement October 15, 1953

1965

Death

Winston Churchill died in London, England, at age 90.

Other January 24, 1965