James Callaghan
D- Birthday
- March 27, 1912
- Age
- 113
- Height
- 0'0" (0 cm)
- Net Worth
- $5M
About
Leonard James Callaghan, later Baron Callaghan of Cardiff, was a prominent British statesman who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1976 to 1979. He also led the Labour Party from 1976 to 1980. Callaghan holds the distinction of being the only person to have held all four Great Offices of State, having served as Chancellor of the Exchequer, Home Secretary, and Foreign Secretary. He was a Member of Parliament from 1945 to 1987.
Career Timeline
Enters Parliament
Callaghan is elected to Parliament, starting his political career.
Chancellor of the Exchequer
Callaghan becomes Chancellor of the Exchequer, a key position in the government.
Home Secretary Appointment
Callaghan is appointed Home Secretary, taking on responsibility for domestic affairs.
Foreign Secretary Role
Callaghan becomes Foreign Secretary, handling international relations.
Prime Minister of the UK
Callaghan becomes Prime Minister, leading the country through a difficult period.
Loses Election to Thatcher
Callaghan loses the general election to Margaret Thatcher, ending his term as Prime Minister.
Retires From Parliament
Callaghan retires from Parliament, ending his career in the House of Commons.
Remembered as Experienced Statesman
Callaghan is remembered as an experienced statesman. But his time as Prime Minister is seen as a period of decline for the UK.
