Sir Edward Richard George Heath was a British statesman who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1970 to 1974 and Leader of the Conservative Party from 1965 to 1975. Heath also served as a Member of Parliament (MP) from 1950 to 2001. Outside politics, Heath was a yachtsman, musician and author. Born: July 9, 1916 Died: July 17, 2005 In office: June 19, 1970 – March 4, 1974 Wiki link