Wilberforce (cat)
Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office from 1973 to 1987 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Wilberforce (c. 1973 – 19 May 1988) was a cat living at 10 Downing Street who was employed as the chief mouser to the Cabinet Office from 1973 to 1987. He served during the premierships of four prime ministers: Edward Heath, Harold Wilson,[note 1] James Callaghan and Margaret Thatcher. In obituaries published shortly after his death he was described as the "best mouser in Britain".
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Wilberforce | |
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Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office | |
In role 1973 – 3 April 1987 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Prime Minister | |
Preceded by | Peta (c. 1976) |
Succeeded by | Humphrey (1989) |
Personal details | |
Born | c. 1973 |
Died | (aged 15) Essex, England |
Occupation | Mouser |
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