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William Ewart Gladstone FRS FSS (/ ˈ ɡ l æ d s t ən / GLAD-stən; 29 December 1809 – 19 May 1898) was a British statesman and Liberal politician. In a career lasting over 60 years, he was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom for 12 years, spread over four non-consecutive terms (the most of any British prime minister) beginning in 1868 and ...
May 15, 2024 · William Ewart Gladstone (born December 29, 1809, Liverpool, England—died May 19, 1898, Hawarden, Flintshire, Wales) was a statesman and four-time prime minister of Great Britain (1868–74, 1880–85, 1886, 1892–94).
Learn about the life and achievements of William Ewart Gladstone, four times Prime Minister of the UK from 1868 to 1894. Find out his views on democracy, Ireland, foreign policy and more.
A biography of the four-times Liberal prime minister of Great Britain, who was a prominent figure in the Victorian era and a champion of home rule for Ireland. Learn about his political career, achievements, reforms, controversies and legacy.
May 15, 2024 · William Ewart Gladstone - British Prime Minister, Liberalism, Reforms: Gladstone’s first Cabinet (1868–74) was perhaps the most capable of the century. Its prime minister tried to supervise the work of each department, devoting his main efforts to Irish and foreign policy.
May 29, 2018 · Learn about the life and career of Gladstone, one of the longest serving and most controversial British politicians. He was a Tory, Peelite, and Liberal prime minister who championed free trade, reform, and Ireland.
William E. Gladstone, (born Dec. 29, 1809, Liverpool, Eng.—died May 19, 1898, Hawarden, Flintshire, Wales), British politician and prime minister (1868–74, 1880–85, 1886, 1892–94).
