Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill was born on the 30th of November 1874 at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire. His father Lord Randolph Churchill had been elected member of parliament for Woodstock just months earlier.
What military regiment did Winston Churchill join after passing the Royal Military College entrance exam?
Churchill joined as a cadet in the cavalry regiment known as the 4th Queen's Own Hussars in September 1893. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant based at Aldershot by February 1895.
Why did Winston Churchill cross the floor to sit with the Liberal Party in May 1904?
Churchill crossed the floor to oppose the government's proposed Aliens Bill which aimed to curb Jewish immigration. He stated that this legislation would appeal to racial prejudice against foreigners.
How many tons of grain did Winston Churchill order to be transported during the Bengal famine of 1943?
Churchill ordered the transportation of 130,000 tons of grain when the British realized the full extent of the famine in September 1943. The cabinet agreed to send 200,000 tons by the end of the year.
When and where did Winston Churchill die and what funeral did he receive?
Winston Churchill died on the 24th of January 1965 after remaining an MP until 1964. He was given a state funeral at St Paul's Cathedral upon his death.