Date of Birth: July 9, 1916
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Date of Death: July 17, 2005
Biography
Edward Heath, born Edward Richard George Heath, was a British Conservative politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1970 to 1974. Born in Broadstairs, Kent, Heath was educated at Balliol College, Oxford, where he read Philosophy, Politics, and Economics. He served in the Royal Artillery during World War II and later worked as a civil servant before entering Parliament in 1950 as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Bexley. Heath quickly rose through the Conservative ranks, holding various ministerial positions before becoming the Leader of the Conservative Party in 1965. As Prime Minister, he is best known for overseeing the UK’s entry into the European Economic Community (EEC) in 1973. His tenure was marked by economic difficulties, including high inflation and industrial strife, which culminated in the miners’ strike of 1973-74 and led to his electoral defeat. After losing the party leadership to Margaret Thatcher in 1975, Heath remained a vocal backbencher until his retirement from Parliament in 2001. He was also an accomplished musician, particularly as a conductor, and a passionate yachtsman.
5 Interesting Facts about Edward Heath
1. Edward Heath was an accomplished classical musician and conducted orchestras around the world, including the London Symphony Orchestra.
2. He was the first British Prime Minister to be elected through a competitive leadership election within his party.
3. Heath was an avid yachtsman and won the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race in 1969.
4. He authored several books, including his autobiography “The Course of My Life” and “Music: A Joy for Life.”
5. Heath was known for his extensive collection of paintings and sculptures, which he displayed in his home, Arundells, in Salisbury.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Edward Heath
1. “A world that is divided into cells of isolation is a world that is heading for disaster.”
2. “The unpleasant and unacceptable face of capitalism.”
3. “You can’t govern if you don’t win.”
4. “It is not our job to defeat socialism, but to offer a better alternative.”
5. “It is not the creation of wealth that is wrong, but the love of money for its own sake.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Edward Heath’s highest net worth was estimated to be around £5 million at the time of his death.
Children
Edward Heath did not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Edward Heath – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Heath
2. [BBC Obituary: Edward Heath](http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/4661427.stm
4. [Official Site of Arundells](https://www.arundells.org/
