Disraeli, Benjamin

1. An English political leader of the nineteenth century. He led the Conservative party of Britain (Tories) in the 1860s and 1870s and was prime minister twice. He was a political opponent of William Gladstone. Disraeli strongly supported the extension of British colonies and had Queen Victoria proclaimed empress of India.

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Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield, sketch of, 67; the Young England school of 1846, 68; services rendered by the Young England movement, 69; influence of the Coningsby, of, on opening of parks, 70; sends Lord Rowton to visit and report on Clerkenwell outrage, 73; impressions made on Lord Rowton by visit, 74.

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Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield, born in London, December 21, 1804, died there April 19, 1881.

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DISRAELI, Benjamin.—Endymion by the author of Lothair.

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Disraeli, Benjamin, as novelist, 18.

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—Disraeli, Benjamin, prime minister, 150.

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