Baldwin, Stanley (1867-1947), served as prime minister of the United Kingdom three times. His leadership in the Conservative revolt against David Lloyd George in 1922 led to his selection as prime minister in 1923 (see Lloyd George, David ). His proposal for tariff reform brought his defeat early in 1924.
Ten months later, Baldwin returned to power. He effectively handled the General Strike of 1926, a strike in sympathy for coal miners facing longer hours and less pay. Baldwin was defeated in 1929 after failing to deal successfully with unemployment. He served his third term from 1935 to 1937 and handled the abdication of Edward VIII in 1936 with great skill (see Edward VIII ).
Baldwin was born on Aug. 3, 1867, in Bewdley, Worcestershire. He was the only child of Alfred Baldwin and Louisa Macdonald. Young Stanley was educated at Harrow and Trinity College, Cambridge. He married Lucy Ridsdale in 1892. They had six children. Baldwin entered Parliament in 1908 as representative for Bewdley in the House of Commons. He died at Astley Hall, near Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, on Dec. 14, 1947.
