A biography of Henry Campbell-Bannerman, a British Liberal politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1905 to 1908 and Leader of the Liberal Party from 1899 to 1908. Learn about his early life, political career, achievements, family and legacy.
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Henry Campbell-Bannerman GCB (Glasgow, 7 de setembro de 1836 — Londres, 22 de abril de 1908) foi um político britânico, Primeiro-ministro do Reino Unido pelo Partido Liberal. Ele foi o primeiro "Primeiro Lorde do Tesouro" a ser oficialmente chamado de " Primeiro Ministro ", com o termo entrando em uso oficial cinco dias depois ...
Learn about the life and achievements of Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, the British prime minister from 1905 to 1908 who led the Liberal Party and the cabinet. Find out how he unified his party, granted self-government to the Transvaal and the Orange River Colony, and faced the challenge of the Boer War.
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29 de dez. de 2017 · Learn about the life and career of Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, the first man to be given the title 'Prime Minister' by the King in 1905. He was a Liberal leader who supported free trade, Irish Home Rule and social reform, and faced challenges from the Lords and the Boer War.
Bannerman, Sir Henry Campbell- (1836–1908), prime minister and chief secretary for Ireland, was born 7 September 1836 in Kelvinside, Glasgow, second son and youngest among six children of Sir James Campbell (1790–1876) of Forfarshire, tailor and draper, and Janet Campbell (née Bannerman; d. 1873). He was educated at Glasgow High School ...
Prime Minister, 1905-1908. Henry Campbell studied at the University of Glasgow and Trinity College, Cambridge before joining the family firm in 1860. Later that year he married Charlotte Bruce in London and became Campbell-Bannerman on inheriting his uncle's estate in 1871.