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Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill was born on November 30, 1874, at Blenheim Palaceâa home given by Queen Anne to Churchill's ancestor, the Duke of Marlborough.He was the eldest son of Lord Randolph Churchill, a Tory Democrat (a British political party) who achieved early success as a rebel in his party.he English statesman and author Sir Winston Churchill led Britain during World War II (1939â45) and is often described as the savior of his country. Sir Winston Churchill's exact place in the political history of the twentieth century is, and will continue to be, a subject of debate.
Watch: Gary Oldman Plays Winston Churchill in âDarkest Hourâ Trailer. Gary Oldman is already drawing Oscar buzz for his portrayal of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill in next yearâs Darkest Hour, which got its first trailer this week. A nearly unrecognizable Oldman plays Churchill at the outset of World War II. âWe shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be!â a defiant Churchill bellows in the trailer. âWe shall fight on the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills.