Political history fans are shocked by the uncanny resemblance between Churchill cabinet minister Duff Cooper and his famous descendent - can YOU guess who it is?
Political history fans have been left speechless by the uncanny resemblance between a Churchill cabinet minister and his famous descendant.A picture of Duff Cooper has the internet in a spin after eagle-eyed X users noticed how similar he looks to his great, great nephew.And the pair don't just share an incredible physical resemblance but they also led almost parallel lives.Both men attended the same school, Eton College, were conservative politicians and married aristocrats. An image of Duff Cooper (pictured) has the internet in a spin after eagle-eyed X users noticed how similar he looks to his great, great nephew The pair don't just share an incredible physical resemblance, but they also led almost parallel lives Duff Cooper was a statesman, diplomat, and historian who served as minister of information under Winston ChurchillDuff Cooper was a statesman, diplomat, and historian who served as minister of information under Winston Churchill.But, he is also the great, great uncle of former British Prime Minister, David Cameron.An image recently posted on X left politics fans shocked by how much the two look alike, with one saying, 'my goodness,' and another adding, 'That’s incredible!' He is also the great, great uncle of former British Prime Minister, David Cameron (pictured)Duff Cooper was born on 22nd February, 1890. After being educated at Eton and Oxford University he joined the Foreign Office.On 2 June 1919, he wed Lady Diana Manners, Viscountess Norwich, a silent film actress.Mr Cooper joined the army in 1917 and won the DSO for conspicuous bravery a year later before joining Parliament in 1924.When Winston Churchill became prime minister in May 1940, he named Cooper as Minister of Information.
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Political history fans are shocked by the uncanny resemblance between Churchill cabinet minister Duff Cooper and his famous descendent - can YOU guess who it is?
