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Peter Thorneycroft. George Edward Peter Thorneycroft, Baron Thorneycroft, CH, PC (26 July 1909 – 4 June 1994) was a British Conservative Party politician. He served as Chancellor of the Exchequer between 1957 and 1958.
Jun 5, 1994 · Peter Thorneycroft, a former Chancellor of the Exchequer, died today in his home, his family said. He was 84. He had been sick for a long time, his daughter said.
Peter Thorneycroft became Chancellor of the Exchequer, but caused embarrassment for Macmillan when he resigned only a year later. He was replaced by Derick Heathcoat Amory, previously Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.
OfficeNameDatesPrime Minister and First Lord of the ...10 January 1957 – 13 October 1963Prime Minister and First Lord of the ...18 October 1963 – 16 October 196413 July 196214 January 1957A new biography of the British politician Peter Thorneycroft, who served in various offices of state and influenced the Conservative party. The book is launched at Portcullis House and the proceeds are donated to the University of Southampton's Development Trust.
An obituary of Lord Thorneycroft, who served in Churchill, Macmillan and Thatcher's governments, and resigned as Chancellor and party chairman over different economic policies. He was a founder of the Tory Reform Group and a pro-European Conservative.
Jun 15, 2018 · Peter Thorneycroft, 1957-58. Conservative, under Harold Macmillan. The son of a soldier and landowner, Peter Thorneycroft went to Eton, where he singularly failed to distinguish himself and went into the Royal Artillery. Later, though, he studied law.
Jun 5, 1994 · A tribute to the late politician and businessman who served as Chancellor of the Exchequer and championed European integration. Learn about his life, career, achievements and legacy in this comprehensive article.
