Margaret Thatcher (British Prime Minister)

Margaret Thatcher served as the British Prime Minister from 1979 to 1990, making her the first woman to hold the office. Known for her strong conservative policies, she emphasized free markets, reducing the power of trade unions, and privatizing state-owned industries. Nicknamed the "Iron Lady," she was known for her decisive leadership style and firm stance against the Soviet Union during the Cold War. Her government aimed to reduce government intervention in the economy, which reshaped British society and politics. Thatcher's legacy remains divisive, celebrated by some for economic reforms and criticized by others for their social impact.