Anthony Eden Quotes


You may gain temporary appeasement by a policy of concession to violence, but you do not gain lasting peace that


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Anthony Eden, 1897-1977, 1st Earl of Avon, British Prime Minister (Conservative), Speech 1939

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Anthony Eden
Anthony Eden
  • Born: June 12, 1897
  • Died: January 14, 1977
  • Nationality: British
  • Profession: Politician

Robert Anthony Eden, 1st Earl of Avon, KG, MC, PC, was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party from 1955 to 1957, after serving three periods as Foreign Secretary.