Campbell-Bannerman

[kam-buh l-ban-er-muh n, kam-uh l-]

noun

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

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Campbell-Bannerman took all these performances with serene good humor.
British Political Leaders
Justin McCarthy
Twenty years ago the House was still struggling with the necessity of recognising a Mr. Campbell-Bannerman.
The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 26, February 1893
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Thus for the first time it became known to the public that Campbell-Bannerman was already a power in political life.
British Political Leaders
Justin McCarthy
Harcourt therefore ceased to hold that position; and now came for the first time the opportunity for Campbell-Bannerman.
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Justin McCarthy
Campbell-Bannerman, however, took a very different view of the event.
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Justin McCarthy

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Campbell-Bannerman

noun

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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