2 Quotes & Sayings By William Gladstone
William Ewart Gladstone was an Irish politician and historian, who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom four times between 1868 and 1894. Gladstone was one of the leading Liberals in British politics during the nineteenth century. Gladstone's first ministry was a coalition ministry which received the support of the Irish Parliamentary Party. After leaving office in 1873, he served as Leader of the Opposition for ten years until 1880, when he returned to government as Home Secretary
The Liberal split over Irish Home Rule led Gladstone to leave office in 1885, but he returned to replace Campbell-Bannerman as Prime Minister in 1886. His second ministry was formed with the support of the Irish Nationalist Party. The Liberal split over Irish Home Rule led Gladstone to leave office in Gladstone entered the House of Commons at an early age and became known as a brilliant speaker and a formidable debater.
He retained his position in Parliament throughout his life and served for many years with great distinction.