Winston Churchill (1874–1965) was a British statesman, military leader, and writer who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during World War II (1940–1945) and again from 1951 to 1955. Renowned for his leadership during the war, Churchill inspired the British people with his powerful speeches and defiance against Nazi Germany. A member of the Conservative Party, he also held various key roles, including First Lord of the Admiralty. Beyond politics, Churchill was a prolific writer and won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1953. His legacy remains as one of history's greatest wartime leaders and orators.