Maximilian Genealogy Master Database 2000 - pafn912 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File

Maximilian Genealogy Master Database 2000

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Frederick EDEN Sir

1 UPDA
2 PLAC of Maryland  

William EDEN Sir

1 UPDA
2 PLAC 4th Baronet

4th Baronet of Maryland, 6th Bart of W-Auckland                    

Laurence OLIVIER Sir

OLIVIER, pronounced oh LIHV ee ay, LAURENCE (1907-1989), became one of the leading English actors of the 1900's. Olivier was a versatile performer and was especially known for his acting in the plays of William Shakespeare. His film versions of Shakespeare's Henry V (1944), Hamlet (1948), and Richard III (1955) are considered classics. Olivier produced, directed, and starred in all three films. He won an Academy Award as best actor for his performance in Hamlet. Olivier was given a special Academy Award for his work as producer, director, and star of Richard III. In 1979, he received a special Academy Award for his lifetime achievement in motion pictures.

Olivier was born in Dorking. He made his professional stage debut in 1924. His first screen appearance was in 1930. Olivier gained international fame for his romantic roles in Wuthering Heights (1939) and Rebecca (1940). From 1963 until 1973, Olivier served as the first director of the National Theatre of Britain (now the Royal National Theatre).

Olivier was knighted in 1947. In 1970, he became Lord Olivier of Brighton, the first actor in English history to be named a baron. His autobiography, Confessions of an Actor, was published in 1982. On Acting (1986) is a series of essays he wrote about his professional life.

William EDEN Sir

1 UPDA
2 PLAC 5th Baronet

7th Baronet of West Auckland, 5th Bt of Maryland                   

Anthony EDEN Rt Hon

1 UPDA
2 PLAC Prime Minister 1955-7

Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of Great Britain

EDEN, ANTHONY (1897-1977), Earl of Avon, succeeded Sir Winston Churchill as prime minister of Britain from 1955 to 1957. He was the leader of the British Conservative Party during that time. Eden was largely responsible for Britain's decision to join France in attempting to seize the Suez Canal in October 1956 after the Egyptian government had nationalized (taken control of) it in July. He was criticized greatly for this. Under United Nations pressure, a cease-fire was quickly arranged (see SUEZ CANAL [History]). Eden resigned in January 1957.

Eden was born in Durham, England. During World War I (1914-1918), he fought in France and was awarded the Military Cross for distinguished service. He graduated from Oxford University in 1922. Eden entered Parliament in 1923. He became Britain's foreign secretary in 1935, but he resigned in 1938 because he disagreed with the way in which Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain yielded to the demands of dictators Adolf Hitler of Germany and Benito Mussolini of Italy. Eden again served as foreign secretary from 1940 to 1945 and from 1951 to 1955. He received the title Earl of Avon in 1961.

Duarte of PORTUGAL

1 UPDA
2 DATE 1433
2 PLAC Acceded:

Duarte of PORTUGAL

1 UPDA
2 DATE 1433
2 PLAC Acceded:

Nicholas LONGWORTH

1 UPDA
2 PLAC Representative of Ohio

Later served as Speaker of the House of Representatives.