the "Iron Lady"

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Margaret Hilda Thatcher, Baroness Thatcher The 71th Prime Minister of the

Margaret Hilda Thatcher, Baroness Thatcher

The 71th Prime Minister of the United

Kingdom
In office 4 May 1979 – 28 November 1990
Born 13 October 1925 Grantham, Lincolnshire, UK
Political party Conservative
Alma mater Somerville College, Oxford Inns of Court
Profession Chemist, Lawyer
Religion Church of England; Methodism
Signature
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Early life and education Born Margaret Roberts, the future British Prime

Early life and education

Born Margaret Roberts, the future British Prime minister

is seen here as a toddler held by her father, Aldred.

A young Margaret Roberts (right) stands for a portrait with her parents and sister, Muriel.(1945)

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Thatcher received her bachelor of science degree in chemistry from Oxford

Thatcher received her bachelor of science degree in chemistry from Oxford

in 1947. During her first run for political office in 1950, she supported herself by working as a research chemist.
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Early political career In the 1950 and 1951 general elections, Thatcher

Early political career

In the 1950 and 1951 general elections, Thatcher ran

as the Conservative candidate for the safe Labour seat of Dartford. Although she lost both races, Thatcher gained attention as the youngest and only woman in the race.
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“I can not say that I was lucky. I just deserve it.”

“I can not say that I was lucky. I just deserve

it.”
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Thatcher’s twins: Carol and Mark

Thatcher’s twins: Carol and Mark

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Member of Parliament (1959–1970) Education Secretary (1970–1974)

Member of Parliament (1959–1970) Education Secretary (1970–1974)

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Prime Minister (1979–1990)

Prime Minister (1979–1990)

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“I do not know anyone who has got to the top

“I do not know anyone who has got to the top

without hard work. That is the recipe. It will not always get you to the top, but should get you pretty near.”
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Margaret Thatcher now

Margaret Thatcher now

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Awards:

Awards:

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Questions: When was Margaret Thatcher born? What kind of education did

Questions:

When was Margaret Thatcher born?
What kind of education did she

get?
Describe her family.
When did Margaret Thatcher become Prime
Minister of Britain?
What did she promise the nation?
What did she attach great importance to?
Were the British satisfied with M. Thatcher’s policy?
Why is Margaret Thatcher a remarkable person all over the world?
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“What Britain needs now is the iron lady.”

“What Britain needs now is the iron lady.”