Which Prime Minister died in 10 Downing Street in 1908?
Records of Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom was Edward Heath, whose term ended on 4 March 1974; he died on 17 July 2005, 31 years and 135 days later. The Prime Minister who lived the shortest period after leaving office was Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, who resigned on 3 April 1908 and died just 19 days later on 22 April 1908, while still resident in 10 Downing Street. The Duke of Portland was out of office between his two terms for 23 years and 101 days, from 19 December 1783 to 31 March 1807. The shortest interval (or "fastest comeback") was achieved by Henry Pelham, who resigned on
10 Downing Street become "one of the most precious jewels in the national heritage". The current tenants of 10 Downing Street are: It currently houses the UK Cabinet Room in which Cabinet meetings in the UK take place, chaired by 10 Downing Street resident Prime Minister Theresa May. It also houses the Prime Minister's executive Office which deals with logistics and diplomacy concerning the government of the United Kingdom Number 10 Downing Street was originally three properties: a mansion overlooking St James's Park called "the House at the Back", a town house behind it and a cottage. The town house, from which the