MARGARET THATCHER British Prime Minister Made by Rachel

MARGARET THATCHER British Prime Minister Made by Rachel Orth

FAMILY Born in Grantham, England on October 13, 1925 Mother- Beatrice Roberts, dressmaker Father- Alfred Roberts, local politician, minister and mayor Sister- Muriel Roberts, 4 years older

INTELLIGENT/WELL-EDUCATED Enrolled in Somerville College at 17. Graduated with a B. S. degree in 1947. Worked as a research chemist for 4 years after graduation.

CARING Had 2 kids with husband Denis Thatcher. During her 3 rd term(1987 -1992), planned to work on health care & education, among other things.

PERSEVERANCE Elected first female president of the Oxford University Conservation Association in 1946.

FUN-FACTS Mother made sure she was always “welldressed” and “wellgroomed. ” Often accompanied her father to political meetings. Queen Elizabeth II bestowed upon her a lifetime peerage as Baroness Thatcher of Kesteven.

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