Nonconformity...still supplies, to so great an extent, the … - William Ewart Gladstone

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Nonconformity...still supplies, to so great an extent, the backbone of British Liberalism.

William Ewart Gladstone

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About William Ewart Gladstone

William Ewart Gladstone (29 December 1809 – 19 May 1898) was a British Liberal politician and Prime Minister (1868–1874, 1880–1885, 1886 and 1892–1894). He was a notable political reformer, known for his populist speeches, and was for many years the main political rival of Benjamin Disraeli.

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Pen Names: Scrutator

Alternative Names: William Gladstone • Gladstone • W. E. Gladstone • The Rt Hon William Ewart Gladstone • Gladstone, W. E. (William Ewart)

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Nonconformity...still supplies, to so great an extent, the backbone of British Liberalism. - William Ewart Gladstone

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