Edward Heath

:For the bandleader, see Ted Heath (bandleader).

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The Right Honourable Sir Edward Richard George Heath, KG , MBE (July 9, 1916 – July 17, 2005), soldier and politician, was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1970 to 1974 and leader of the Conservative Party from 1965 to 1975. His spell in office represented a transition between the traditional, squirearchical leadership of the party rotating among senior figures such as Harold Macmillan and that of later, self consciously meritocratic figures starting with Margaret Thatcher.

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The Right Honourable - KG - MBE - July 9 - 1916 - July 17 - 2005 - Prime Minister of the United Kingdom - 1970 - 1974 - Conservative Party - 1965 - 1975 - Harold Macmillan - Margaret Thatcher

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