William Gladstone
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William Gladstone 🇬🇧

William Ewart Gladstone (Known as "Prime Minister")
Prime Minister, Statesman, Political Leader, Historical Figure
Born 1809-12-29 🇬🇧 Liverpool, Great Britain
Passed Away 1898-05-19 Hawarden, Flintshire, Great Britain
Lifespan 88 years old
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"The Grand Old Man of British Liberalism."

Archival Overview

Dominant moral voice of Victorian British politics; introduced the secret ballot, expanded the voting franchise, and fought for Irish self-determination.

Biographical Record

William Ewart Gladstone was a British statesman and Liberal politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom for four terms between 1868 and 1894. Known to his supporters as 'The People's William' and the 'Grand Old Man', he championed democratic electoral reforms, Irish Home Rule, free trade, and fiscal discipline.

Dominant moral voice of Victorian British politics; introduced the secret ballot, expanded the voting franchise, and fought for Irish self-determination.

Key Life Milestones

1872-07-18

Ballot Act of 1872

Passed legislation establishing secret voting in British parliamentary and municipal elections, curbing corruption.

1886-04-08

First Irish Home Rule Bill

Introduced historic legislation granting self-government to Ireland, shifting the course of modern British politics.

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Final Resting Place

Perpetual Memorial
Westminster Abbey, London, UK
Hawarden, Flintshire, Great Britain
GPS: 51.5074, -0.1278
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