Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill Biography and Timeline

Birth of Winston Churchill

Birth of Winston Churchill, Blenheim Palace, family estate near Woodstock, Oxfordshire

Queens Own Hussars

Commissioned in the 4th Queens Own Hussars just after his fathers death

Malakand Field Force

Does military service with the Malakand Field Force in Indias north-western frontier

The Story of the Malakand Field Force

Churchill published his first book, a military history of the British campaign on India's northwest frontier.

Sudan Campaign Service

Undertakes military service in the Sudan Campaign

Resignation of Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill

Resigns his commission & leaves India

Election

Fails in his first attempt to be elected to Parliament, defeated by 1,300

War Correspondent

Leaves on the Dunnotar Castle for South Africa as a War Correspondent for the Daily Mail

Role range: 1899-1902

Arrest of Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill

Leaves Escourt in a train commanded by Captain Haldane to explore Boer positions

Role range: 1899-1902

Armoured Train Ambush

Is captured after an armoured train is derailed.

Role range: 1899-1902 – 1899-1900

Arrest of Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill

Arrested, asked to be released because he is a correspondent but refused

Role range: 1899-1902

Arrest of Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill

Makes a dramatic escape from the Boers which reaches the world's headlines

Role range: 1899-1902

Arrest of Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill

The Boers offer 25 pounds for Churchill dead or alive

Role range: 1899-1902

Bounty

The Boers offer 25 pounds for Churchill dead or alive

Role range: 1899-1902

Escape from Pretoria

Escapes from Boer captivity and reaches safety.

Role range: 1899-1902 – 1899-1900

Arrest of Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill

Reaches Durban and describes his escape to an enthusiastic crowd

Role range: 1899-1902

Escape of Churchill

British defeats during Black Week expose early military failure.

Role range: 1899-1902

MacMilans Magazine

Publication of "Savrola", serialised in "MacMilans Magazine" for a fee of 100 pounds

Savrola", serialised in "MacMilans Magazine

Publication of "Savrola", serialised in "MacMilans Magazine" for a fee of 100 pounds

Savrola

Publication of "Savrola", serialised in "MacMilans Magazine" for a fee of 100 pounds

The River War Published

Churchill published The River War, a history of the Sudan campaign that combined narrative with political criticism.

Siege of Ladysmith

Takes part in operations around the siege and relief of Ladysmith.

Role range: 1899-1902

Arrest of Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill

Taken prisoner by the Boers after the derailment of his armoured train near Colenso

Role range: 1899-1902

Battle of Spion Kop

Takes part in the Battle of Spion Kop

Role range: 1899-1902

Morning Post

Appointed War correspondent in South Africa for The Morning Post

Role range: 1899-1902

War Correspondent

Goes to South Africa as a military correspondent for the Daily Telegraph. Appointed War correspondent in South Africa for The Morning Post

Role range: 1899-1902

Battle of Tugela River

Fights at the Battle of Tugela

Role range: 1899-1902

London to Ladysmith via Pretoria

Takes part in operations around the siege and relief of Ladysmith.

Role range: 1899-1902

Capture of Pretoria

British troops enter Pretoria during Roberts's advance.

Role range: 1899-1902

Member of Parliament

Elected Member of Parliament for Oldham

Role range: 1900-1904

Member of Parliament

Churchill claims "a seat lost to the Government is a seat gained to the Boers"

Member of Parliament

Appointed Prospective Member of Parliament for Oldham

Defection

Informs his constituency he will not contest the next election. Churchill has decided to join the Liberal Party

Election

Informs his constituency he will not contest the next election

Defection

Supports the prospective Liberal Party candidate at the Ludlow by-election

Election

Supports the prospective Liberal Party candidate at the Ludlow by-election

Defection

Dines with Lloyd George to sound him out about joining the Liberal Party

Ian Hamiltons March Published

Churchill published Ian Hamiltons March, continuing his historical account of the South African War.

London to Ladysmith Published

Churchill published London to Ladysmith via Pretoria, recounting his experiences as a correspondent in South Africa.

Savrola Novel Published

Churchill published Savrola, a political novel exploring revolution and parliamentary government.