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Benjamin Disraeli

1804–1881 · 19th century · Also known as Earl of Beaconsfield

Benjamin Disraeli was a British Conservative statesman and novelist who served as prime minister in 1868 and from 1874 to 1880. He carried the Second Reform Act of 1867, bought Britain a large stake in the Suez Canal Company, had Queen Victoria proclaimed Empress of India and represented Britain at the Congress of Berlin in 1878; he was created Earl of Beaconsfield in 1876.

Benjamin Disraeli
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