Winston Churchill (1874-1965) was a British statesman and politician who is widely regarded as one of the most important figures of the 20th century. He is best known for his leadership of Britain during World War II, as well as his contributions to British politics and society both before and after the war. Churchill was born into a wealthy aristocratic family in Oxfordshire, England. He was educated at Harrow School and later attended the Royal Military College at Sandhurst. Churchill began...
