William Ewart Gladstone vs. Henry Temple
Side-by-side comparison of two thinkers
William Ewart Gladstone
1809 – 1898
William Ewart Gladstone was a British statesman and Liberal politician, starting as Conservative MP for Newark and later becoming the leader of the Liberal Party. In a career lasting more than 60 years, he was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom for 12 years, spread over four non-consecutive terms, beginning in 1868 and ending in 1894. He also was Chancellor of the Exchequer four times, for more than 12 years. Gladstone was also Leader of the House of Commons. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) for 60 years, from 1832 to 1845 and from 1847 to 1895; during that time he represented a total of five constituencies.
"e do not prosecute the cause we have in hand upon the ground that they are our fellow Christians. This is no crusade against Mahomedanism. ... Nay, I will say i…"
Henry Temple
1739 – 1802
Henry Temple may refer to:Henry Temple, 1st Viscount Palmerston, Irish nobleman and British politician Henry Temple, 2nd Viscount Palmerston (1739–1802), grandson of the above, Irish nobleman and British politician Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston (1784–1865), son of the above, prime minister of the United Kingdom Henry W. Temple (1864–1955), Republican politician from Pennsylvania
"Is it wise to say to men of rank and property, who, from old lineage or present possessions have a deep interest in the common weal, that they live indeed in a …"
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