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Peter III
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| Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office | |
| In office August 1947 – March 1964 |
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| Monarch | George VI Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Clement Attlee Winston Churchill Anthony Eden Harold Macmillan Alec Douglas-Home |
| Preceded by | Peter II |
| Succeeded by | Peta |
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| Died | March 1964 |
| Occupation | Mouser |
| Gender | Male |
Peter III was a cat who was the Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office from August 1947 - March 1964.
History
Peter III became Chief Mouser in August 1947, following the death of Peter II, who had been hit by a car.
Peter III attracted the widespread public attention attention following an appearance on the BBC in 1958. This public affection appears to have spread to outside the UK, with Peter having a large 'fanbase' in both Italy and the United States.
He remained as Chief Mouser until March 1964, serving under five Prime Ministers (Attlee, Churchill, Eden, Macmillan and Douglas-Home). He was put down in 1964, after suffering from a liver infection, and replaced by Peta
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