Gordon Brown is a British politician who served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2007 to 2010. He was a member of the Labour Party and held the position of Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1997 to 2007, where he was responsible for the country's economic policy. Brown played a significant role in managing the UK's response to the global financial crisis in 2008. Born on February 20, 1951, in Fife, Scotland, Brown was educated at the University of Edinburgh and later earned a PhD in history. After leaving office, he continued to be active in public life, focusing on issues such as global education and climate change through various initiatives and organizations.