Campbell-Bannerman

[ kam-buhl-ban-er-muhn, kam-uhl- ]

noun

1. Sir Henry, 1836–1908, British statesman, born in Ireland: prime minister 1905–08.

Campbell-Bannerman

/ ˈkæmbəlˈbænəmən /

noun

1. Campbell-BannermanSir Henry18361908MBritishPOLITICS: statesmanPOLITICS: prime minister Sir Henry. 1836–1908, British statesman and leader of the Liberal Party (1899–1908); prime minister (1905–08), who granted self-government to the Transvaal and the Orange River Colony

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Twenty years ago the House was still struggling with the necessity of recognising a Mr. Campbell-Bannerman.

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Crean being on crest of advancing wave found his face, by what Campbell-Bannerman would describe as a "regrettable accident."

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It was under these circumstances that I had an interview of any length with Campbell-Bannerman for the last time.

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Thus assured, Campbell-Bannerman made admirable defence of a position held in advance to be shaky.

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Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman makes himself heard to some effect by means of clear utterance rather than strong tones.

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