Born at Blenheim Palace and educated at Eton, Randolph Churchill, father of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, was a very typical upper class English gentleman. A great statesman, just like his son would became, Lord Randolph served s one of the key figures in the British military and political establishment. He served as Chancellor of the Exchequer, Governor of India and Conservative Leader of the House of Commons to name just a few of his influential positions.