Margaret Hilda Thatcher in United Kingdom

History of the Margaret Hilda Thatcher (b.1925), Baroness Thatcher

The following commentary about Margaret Hilda Thatcher (b.1925), Baroness Thatcher in the Churchill Era is produced by the Churchill College (Cambridge): British politician and first woman Prime Minister.

Elected Conservative MP for Finchley (1959). Entered the Cabinet as Secretary of State for Education and Science (1970-74), then became Leader of the Conservative Party in 1975. Prime Minister (1979-90).