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Clement Attlee, 1st Earl Attlee
Clement Richard Attlee, 1st Earl Attlee
- Born: 3 January 1883
- Died: 8 October 1967
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Known as
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- 1883-1955 Clement Attlee
- 1955-1967 The Earl Attlee
Education
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Offices
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- Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, 1930-1931
- Postmaster-General, 1931
- Lord Privy Seal, 1940-1942
- Deputy Prime Minister, 1942-1945
- Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs, 1942-1943
- Lord President of the Council, 1943-1945
- Prime Minister, 1945-1951
- Minister of Defence, 1945-1946
Peerage Titles
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- Earl Attlee and Viscount Prestwood, 1955
Chivalric Orders
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- Knight of the Garter, 1956
Other Honours
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- Companion of Honour, 1945
- Fellow of the Royal Society, 1947
- Order of Merit, 1951
Privy Council
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- Privy Councillor, 1935
Parliamentary Seats
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- Member of Parliament for Limehouse, 1922-1950
- Member of Parliament for Walthamstow West, 1950-1955
Parliamentary Positions
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- Leader of the Opposition, 1935-1940, 1945, 1951-1955
- Deputy Leader of the House of Commons, 1940-1942
Party Positions
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- Leader of the Labour Party, 1935-1955
| Preceded by: Winston Churchill | Prime Minister 1945–1951 | Succeeded by: Winston Churchill |