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William Gladstone Becomes Prime Minister (for the First Time), December 9, 1868

by Christine Trent | Dec 1, 2016 | Historical Trivia

William Ewart Gladstone was born December 29, 1809, and became prime minister for the first time on December 9, 1868, just before his 59th birthday.  He would enter parliament for the fourth and last time in 1892, at the age of 82! Prior to his election as prime...

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