Margaret thatcher: Margaret Hilda Roberts

Margaret Hilda Roberts, known as Margaret Thatcher , was born on October 13, 1925, in Grantham, England. Raised in a family that owned a grocery store, she was deeply influenced by her father, a local businessman and town council member, who introduced her to conservative politics. Explore the life and legacy of Margaret Thatcher, the first female Prime Minister of the UK . Learn about her early years, political rise, economic reforms, and influence on global politics. Discover how her leadership shaped modern Britain and continues to inspire debates today. Margaret Thatcher becomes Europe’s first female PM On May 4, 1979, Margaret Thatcher was appointed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, making history as the first woman to hold the office in the UK and Europe. Her Conservative Party had secured a decisive victory in the general election, winning a 44-seat majority over the incumbent Labour government led by James Callaghan. Margaret Thatcher became one of the world's most influential and respected political leaders, as well as one of the most controversial, dynamic, and plain-spoken, a reference point for friends and enemies alike.