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25 days ago | beth

What was Margaret Thatcher's background before becoming Prime Minister?

Before becoming Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher studied chemistry at Oxford University and worked as a research chemist and a barrister. She was elected as a Member of Parliament for Finchley in 1959 and held various cabinet positions before becoming the leader of the Conservative Party in 1975.

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