Winston Churchill was a British politician and writer who served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945 and again from 1951 to 1955. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest wartime leaders of the 20th century, leading the country through the Second World War.
Churchill was born into an aristocratic family in 1874 and entered politics in his early years. He served in various roles in government, including as the Minister of War from 1914 to 1915. However, his leadership during the Second World War is what he is most known for.
During the war, Churchill's leadership and rhetoric helped to inspire the British people to resist the Nazi Germany and its allies. He is famous for his speeches during the war, including his famous "We shall fight on the beaches" speech, which occurred during the Battle of France.
After the war, Churchill continued to write and speak on various topics, including history and painting. He died in 1965 at the age of 91.
