Anthony Eden

Anthony Eden was a British politician who served as Prime Minister from 1955 to 1957. He was a prominent figure in the Conservative Party and held various governmental roles, including Foreign Secretary. Eden is often remembered for his handling of the Suez Crisis in 1956, where he led Britain’s military intervention in Egypt to regain control of the Suez Canal, which had been nationalized by Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser. The intervention faced international backlash, leading to Eden's resignation. His term is often viewed as a turning point in Britain's post-war role in global affairs.