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Margaret Thatcher (1925–2013) was a British stateswoman and the first woman to serve as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, holding office from 1979 to 1990. Known as the “Iron Lady,” she was the longest-serving British prime minister of the 20th century. Leading the Conservative Party, she championed free-market policies, privatization, and a strong stance against the Soviet Union during the Cold War. Her economic reforms, often called “Thatcherism,” reshaped Britain’s economy but also sparked controversy for widening social divisions. Thatcher’s leadership style, determination, and global influence left a lasting mark on British politics and international affairs.
