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Winston Churchill

• Occupation: Prime Minister of Great Britain
• Born: November 30th, 1874 in Oxfordshire, England
• Died: 24 January 1965 in London, England
• Best known for: Standing up to the Germans in World War II

Winston Churchill was one of the great world leaders of the 20th century. His leadership helped Britain to stand strong against Hitler and the Germans, even when they were the last country left fighting. He is also famous for his inspiring speeches and quotes.

Fun Facts about Winston Churchill

• He wrote a number of historical books and won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1953.
• He was named an honorary citizen of the United States.
• Churchill married Clementine Hozier in 1908. They had five children including four daughters and one son.
• Winston did not do well in school as a child. He also had trouble getting into the Royal Military College. Although, once in, he finished near the top of his class.
• He was not healthy during World War II. He had a heart attack in 1941 and pneumonia in 1943.