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William Ewart Gladstone
William Ewart Gladstone (29 December 1809 – 19 May 1898) was a British Liberal Party statesman and four times Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1868–74, 1880–85, 1886 and 1892–94). He was also Chancellor of the Exchequer and a champion of the Home Rule Bill which would have established self...
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Filter this CollectionPrime Minister of the United Kingdom
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the political leader of the United Kingdom and the Head of Her Majesty's Government. The Prime Minister and Cabinet (consisting of all the most senior government...
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- x Jurisdiction of office:
- United Kingdom
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- x District represented (if position is district-related):
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- x From:
- Dec 3, 1868
- x To:
- Feb 17, 1874
First Lord of the Treasury
The First Lord of the Treasury is the head of the commission exercising the ancient office of Lord High Treasurer in the United Kingdom, and is usually—but not always—also the Prime Minister. Currently, the office is held by Gordon Brown. This...
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- United Kingdom
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- x From:
- Dec 3, 1868
- x To:
- Feb 17, 1874
Leader of the House of Commons
The Leader of the House of Commons is a member of the Cabinet of the United Kingdom who is responsible for arranging government business in the House of Commons. Although at one time the position was usually held by the Prime Minister, in recent...
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- United Kingdom
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- Dec 3, 1868
- x To:
- Feb 17, 1874
Chancellor of the Exchequer
The Chancellor of the Exchequer is the title held by the British Cabinet minister who is responsible for all economic and financial matters. Often simply called The Chancellor, the office-holder controls HM Treasury and plays a role akin to the...
- x Governmental body (if position is part of one):
- x Jurisdiction of office:
- United Kingdom
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- x District represented (if position is district-related):
- x Appointed By (if Position is Appointed):
- x From:
- Dec 3, 1868
- x To:
- Feb 17, 1874
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the political leader of the United Kingdom and the Head of Her Majesty's Government. The Prime Minister and Cabinet (consisting of all the most senior government...
- x Governmental body (if position is part of one):
- x Jurisdiction of office:
- United Kingdom
- x Legislative sessions:
- x District represented (if position is district-related):
- x Appointed By (if Position is Appointed):
- x From:
- Apr 23, 1880
- x To:
- Jun 9, 1885
First Lord of the Treasury
The First Lord of the Treasury is the head of the commission exercising the ancient office of Lord High Treasurer in the United Kingdom, and is usually—but not always—also the Prime Minister. Currently, the office is held by Gordon Brown. This...
- x Governmental body (if position is part of one):
- x Jurisdiction of office:
- United Kingdom
- x Legislative sessions:
- x District represented (if position is district-related):
- x Appointed By (if Position is Appointed):
- x From:
- Apr 23, 1880
- x To:
- Jun 9, 1885
Leader of the House of Commons
The Leader of the House of Commons is a member of the Cabinet of the United Kingdom who is responsible for arranging government business in the House of Commons. Although at one time the position was usually held by the Prime Minister, in recent...
- x Governmental body (if position is part of one):
- x Jurisdiction of office:
- United Kingdom
- x Legislative sessions:
- x District represented (if position is district-related):
- x Appointed By (if Position is Appointed):
- x From:
- Apr 23, 1880
- x To:
- Jun 9, 1885
Chancellor of the Exchequer
The Chancellor of the Exchequer is the title held by the British Cabinet minister who is responsible for all economic and financial matters. Often simply called The Chancellor, the office-holder controls HM Treasury and plays a role akin to the...
- x Governmental body (if position is part of one):
- x Jurisdiction of office:
- United Kingdom
- x Legislative sessions:
- x District represented (if position is district-related):
- x Appointed By (if Position is Appointed):
- x From:
- Apr 23, 1880
- x To:
- Jun 9, 1885
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the political leader of the United Kingdom and the Head of Her Majesty's Government. The Prime Minister and Cabinet (consisting of all the most senior government...
- x Governmental body (if position is part of one):
- x Jurisdiction of office:
- United Kingdom
- x Legislative sessions:
- x District represented (if position is district-related):
- x Appointed By (if Position is Appointed):
- x From:
- Feb 1, 1886
- x To:
- Jul 20, 1886
First Lord of the Treasury
The First Lord of the Treasury is the head of the commission exercising the ancient office of Lord High Treasurer in the United Kingdom, and is usually—but not always—also the Prime Minister. Currently, the office is held by Gordon Brown. This...
- x Governmental body (if position is part of one):
- x Jurisdiction of office:
- United Kingdom
- x Legislative sessions:
- x District represented (if position is district-related):
- x Appointed By (if Position is Appointed):
- x From:
- Feb 1, 1886
- x To:
- Jul 20, 1886
Lord Privy Seal
The Lord Privy Seal or Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal is the fifth of the Great Officers of State in the United Kingdom, ranking beneath the Lord President of the Council and above the Lord Great Chamberlain. The office is one of the traditional...
- x Governmental body (if position is part of one):
- x Jurisdiction of office:
- United Kingdom
- x Legislative sessions:
- x District represented (if position is district-related):
- x Appointed By (if Position is Appointed):
- x From:
- Feb 1, 1886
- x To:
- Jul 20, 1886
Leader of the House of Commons
The Leader of the House of Commons is a member of the Cabinet of the United Kingdom who is responsible for arranging government business in the House of Commons. Although at one time the position was usually held by the Prime Minister, in recent...
- x Governmental body (if position is part of one):
- x Jurisdiction of office:
- United Kingdom
- x Legislative sessions:
- x District represented (if position is district-related):
- x Appointed By (if Position is Appointed):
- x From:
- Feb 1, 1886
- x To:
- Jul 20, 1886
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the political leader of the United Kingdom and the Head of Her Majesty's Government. The Prime Minister and Cabinet (consisting of all the most senior government...
- x Governmental body (if position is part of one):
- x Jurisdiction of office:
- United Kingdom
- x Legislative sessions:
- x District represented (if position is district-related):
- x Appointed By (if Position is Appointed):
- x From:
- Aug 15, 1892
- x To:
- Mar 2, 1894
First Lord of the Treasury
The First Lord of the Treasury is the head of the commission exercising the ancient office of Lord High Treasurer in the United Kingdom, and is usually—but not always—also the Prime Minister. Currently, the office is held by Gordon Brown. This...
- x Governmental body (if position is part of one):
- x Jurisdiction of office:
- United Kingdom
- x Legislative sessions:
- x District represented (if position is district-related):
- x Appointed By (if Position is Appointed):
- x From:
- Aug 15, 1892
- x To:
- Mar 2, 1894
Lord Privy Seal
The Lord Privy Seal or Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal is the fifth of the Great Officers of State in the United Kingdom, ranking beneath the Lord President of the Council and above the Lord Great Chamberlain. The office is one of the traditional...
- x Governmental body (if position is part of one):
- x Jurisdiction of office:
- United Kingdom
- x Legislative sessions:
- x District represented (if position is district-related):
- x Appointed By (if Position is Appointed):
- x From:
- Aug 15, 1892
- x To:
- Mar 2, 1894
Leader of the House of Commons
The Leader of the House of Commons is a member of the Cabinet of the United Kingdom who is responsible for arranging government business in the House of Commons. Although at one time the position was usually held by the Prime Minister, in recent...
- x Governmental body (if position is part of one):
- x Jurisdiction of office:
- United Kingdom
- x Legislative sessions:
- x District represented (if position is district-related):
- x Appointed By (if Position is Appointed):
- x From:
- Aug 15, 1892
- x To:
- Mar 2, 1894
Master of the Mint
Master of the Mint was an important office in the governments of Scotland and England, and latterly Great Britain between the 16th and 19th centuries. The Master was the highest officer in the Royal Mint. Until 1699, appointment was usually for life...
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- 1841
- x To:
- 1845
