When was Edward Heath born?

Edward Heath was born on 1916-07-09.

What events was Edward Heath involved in?

historical sovereign state (1801–1922)

What events was Edward Heath involved in?

Edward Heath had a position held connection with member of the 39th Parliament of the United Kingdom.

What events was Edward Heath involved in?

Edward Heath had a position held connection with member of the 39th Parliament of the United Kingdom.

What events was Edward Heath involved in?

Edward Heath had a position held connection with member of the 40th Parliament of the United Kingdom.

Edward Heath

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Born — Life — 1916-07-09
Edward Heath was born on 1916-07-09.
Became a citizen of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland — Identity — 1927-04-12
historical sovereign state (1801–1922)
Began serving as member of the 39th Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 1950-02-23
Edward Heath had a position held connection with member of the 39th Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Stopped serving as member of the 39th Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 1951-10-05
Edward Heath had a position held connection with member of the 39th Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Began serving as member of the 40th Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 1951-10-25
Edward Heath had a position held connection with member of the 40th Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Began serving as Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom — Career — 1955-01-01
Edward Heath had a position held connection with Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom.
Stopped serving as member of the 40th Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 1955-05-06
Edward Heath had a position held connection with member of the 40th Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Began serving as member of the 41st Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 1955-05-26
Edward Heath had a position held connection with member of the 41st Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Stopped serving as member of the 41st Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 1959-09-18
Edward Heath had a position held connection with member of the 41st Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Began serving as member of the 42nd Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 1959-10-08
Edward Heath had a position held connection with member of the 42nd Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Began serving as Secretary of State for Employment — Career — 1959-10-14
former position in the Cabinet of the United Kingdom
Began serving as Lord Privy Seal — Career — 1960-02-14
sinecure office of state in the UK
Stopped serving as Secretary of State for Employment — Career — 1960-07-27
former position in the Cabinet of the United Kingdom
Won Charlemagne Prize — Recognition — 1963
prize for work done in the service of European unification
Received Charlemagne Prize — Recognition — 1963-05-23
prize for work done in the service of European unification
Stopped serving as Lord Privy Seal — Career — 1963-10-18
sinecure office of state in the UK
Began serving as Secretary of State for Business and Trade — Career — 1963-10-20
United Kingdom government cabinet minister
Stopped serving as member of the 42nd Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 1964-09-25
Edward Heath had a position held connection with member of the 42nd Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Began serving as member of the 43rd Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 1964-10-15
Edward Heath had a position held connection with member of the 43rd Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Stopped serving as Secretary of State for Business and Trade — Career — 1964-10-16
United Kingdom government cabinet minister
Began serving as Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer — Career — 1964-10-27
In the British Parliamentary system, the member of the Shadow Cabinet who is responsible for shadowing the Chancellor of the Exchequer
Stopped serving as Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer — Career — 1965-07-27
In the British Parliamentary system, the member of the Shadow Cabinet who is responsible for shadowing the Chancellor of the Exchequer
Began serving as Leader of the Conservative Party — Career — 1965-07-28
most senior politician within the Conservative Party in the United Kingdom
Began serving as Leader of the Opposition — Career — 1965-07-28
parliamentary position of the House of Commons of the United Kingdom
Stopped serving as member of the 43rd Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 1966-03-10
Edward Heath had a position held connection with member of the 43rd Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Began serving as member of the 44th Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 1966-03-31
Edward Heath had a position held connection with member of the 44th Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Led the government of United Kingdom — Politics — 1970-01-01
island country in north-west Europe
Stopped serving as member of the 44th Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 1970-05-29
Edward Heath had a position held connection with member of the 44th Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Began serving as member of the 45th Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 1970-06-18
Edward Heath had a position held connection with member of the 45th Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Stopped serving as Leader of the Opposition — Career — 1970-06-19
parliamentary position of the House of Commons of the United Kingdom
Began serving as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom — Career — 1970-06-19
head of government of the United Kingdom
Led the government of United Kingdom — Politics — 1974-01-01
island country in north-west Europe
Stopped serving as member of the 45th Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 1974-02-08
Edward Heath had a position held connection with member of the 45th Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Began serving as member of the 46th Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 1974-02-28
Edward Heath had a position held connection with member of the 46th Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Stopped serving as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom — Career — 1974-03-04
head of government of the United Kingdom
Began serving as Leader of the Opposition — Career — 1974-03-04
parliamentary position of the House of Commons of the United Kingdom
Stopped serving as member of the 46th Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 1974-09-20
Edward Heath had a position held connection with member of the 46th Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Began serving as member of the 47th Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 1974-10-10
Edward Heath had a position held connection with member of the 47th Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Stopped serving as Leader of the Conservative Party — Career — 1975-02-11
most senior politician within the Conservative Party in the United Kingdom
Stopped serving as Leader of the Opposition — Career — 1975-02-11
parliamentary position of the House of Commons of the United Kingdom
Received doctor honoris causa from the Paris-Sorbonne University — Recognition — 1976-02-14
Edward Heath had a award received connection with doctor honoris causa from the Paris-Sorbonne University.
Stopped serving as member of the 47th Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 1979-04-07
Edward Heath had a position held connection with member of the 47th Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Began serving as member of the 48th Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 1979-05-03
Edward Heath had a position held connection with member of the 48th Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Stopped serving as member of the 48th Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 1983-05-13
Edward Heath had a position held connection with member of the 48th Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Began serving as member of the 49th Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 1983-06-09
Edward Heath had a position held connection with member of the 49th Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Stopped serving as member of the 49th Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 1987-05-18
Edward Heath had a position held connection with member of the 49th Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Began serving as member of the 50th Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 1987-06-11
Edward Heath had a position held connection with member of the 50th Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Received Knight of the Garter — Recognition — 1992
award in the Order of the Garter
Stopped serving as member of the 50th Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 1992-03-16
Edward Heath had a position held connection with member of the 50th Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Began serving as member of the 51st Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 1992-04-09
Edward Heath had a position held connection with member of the 51st Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Received Robert Schuman Medal — Recognition — 1996-01-01
peace award of the EPP Group
Stopped serving as member of the 51st Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 1997-04-08
Edward Heath had a position held connection with member of the 51st Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Began serving as member of the 52nd Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 1997-05-01
Edward Heath had a position held connection with member of the 52nd Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Received honorary doctorate — Recognition — 1997-06-21
honorary academic degree
Stopped serving as member of the 52nd Parliament of the United Kingdom — Career — 2001-05-14
Edward Heath had a position held connection with member of the 52nd Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Died — Life — 2005-07-17
Edward Heath died on 2005-07-17.