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William Ewart Gladstone

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Profession
Politician
Died
May 19, 1898
Zodiac
Capricorn
Born in
LiverpoolEngland
About
British statesman and politician of the Liberal Party whose career spanned over 60 years. He served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom for 12 years over four non-consecutive terms and as Chancellor of the Exchequer for over 12 years. He was called "The People's William" due to his popularity among the working class. He put forward a political doctrine that was later dubbed Gladstonian Liberalism, opposing trade protectionism and placing emphasis on equality of opportunity.
Family
He was born and raised in Liverpool to parents John Gladstone and Anne MacKenzie Robertson. He had a sister named Helen. He married his wife Catherine in 1839.

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