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-government in Ireland. Gladstone is also famous for his intense rivalry with...

Date of birth:

  • Dec 29, 1809

Profession:

Date of death:

  • May 19, 1898

Also known as:

  • William Gladstone

William Ewart Gladstone Quotes

  • “ Nothing that is morally wrong can be politically right.

  • “ We look forward to the time when the Power of Love will replace the Love of Power. Then will our world know the blessings of Peace.

  • “ It is the duty of government to make it difficult for people to do wrong, easy to do right.

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