David Cameron
A member of the Generation X generation, David Cameron was born in 1966 in Marylebone and went on to become a celebrated Politician.
British politician (born 1966)
"David Cameron's most defining career moment was arguably the 2015 general election, where he defied polls to secure an unexpected outright Conservative majority." — About David Cameron
| Metric | David Cameron | Avg Politician | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 59 | 70 | -11 yrs |
| Height | 2cm (0'1") | 121cm | -119cm |
| Career length | 41 yrs | ~35 yrs | +6 yrs |
| Based on 39 Politician profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about David Cameron
Did you know that David Cameron, as a Conservative leader, championed and successfully legislated for same-sex marriage in England and Wales?
- He is a direct descendant of King William IV and thus a distant cousin of Queen Elizabeth II.
- Before entering politics, he worked for the Conservative Research Department and then as Director of Corporate Affairs at Carlton Communications.
- He reportedly once left his daughter, Florence, behind in a pub after a family lunch.
- His favourite band is The Smiths, though he faced criticism from Johnny Marr for liking them.
- He was a member of the exclusive Bullingdon Club while at Brasenose College, Oxford.
David Cameron's most defining career moment was arguably the 2015 general election, where he defied polls to secure an unexpected outright Conservative majority. This victory allowed him to form the first Conservative-only government in 18 years, having previously led a coalition.
David Cameron's legacy is complex, marked by his efforts to modernize the Conservative Party and introduce socially liberal policies like same-sex marriage. However, his decision to hold the EU referendum and its subsequent outcome profoundly shaped his place in history and the UK's future.