What is Benjamin Disraeli best known for?
Before his entrance into parliament Disraeli was involved with several women, most notably Lady Henrietta Sykes (the wife of Sir Francis Sykes, Bt), which caused him serious trouble. It was Henrietta who introduced Disraeli to Lord Lyndhurst, with whom she later became romantically involved. Although a major figure in the protectionist wing of the Conservative Party, after 1844, Disraeli’s relations with the others in the party, particularly the overall leader Lord Derby, were strained. Not until the 1860s would Derby and Disraeli be on easy terms, and the latter’s succession of the former assured. From 1852 onwards, Disraeli’s career was marked by his intense rivalry with William Ewart Gladstone, who eventually rose to become leader of the Liberal Party. Fortunately, he was aided by his warm friendship with Queen Victoria, who came to dislike Gladstone during the latter’s first premiership in the 1870s. Disraeli was elevated to the peerage as the Earl of Beaconsfield in the 1870s, cap
Benjamin Disraeli, was born in London on 21st December, 1804. His father, Isaac Disraeli, was the author of several books on literature and history, including The Life and Reign of Charles I (1828). After a private education Disraeli was trained as a solicitor. Like his father, Isaac Disraeli, Benjamin took a keen interest in literature. His first novel, Vivian Grey was published in 1826. The book sold very well and was followed by The Young Duke (1831), Contarini Fleming (1832), Alroy (1833), Henrietta Temple (1837) and Venetia (1837). Disraeli was also interested in politics. In the early 1830s he stood in several elections as a Whig, Radical and as an Independent. Disraeli’s early attempts ended in failure, but he was eventually elected to represent Maidstone in 1837. Disraeli’s maiden speech in the House of Commons was poorly received and after enduring a great deal of barracking ended with the words: “though I sit down now, the time will come when you will hear me.” Disraeli was n
Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield, KG, PC, FRS, born Benjamin D’Israeli, (21 December 1804 – 19 April 1881), was a British Prime Minister, Parliamentarian, British Conservative statesman and literary figure. He served in government for three decades, twice as Prime Minister. A teenage convert to Anglicanism, he was nonetheless the country’s first and thus far only Prime Minister of Jewish heritage.[1][2][3][4] He played an instrumental role in the creation of the modern Conservative Party after the Corn Laws schism of 1846. Sources: http://en.wikipedia.
Before his entrance into parliament Disraeli was involved with several women, most notably Lady Henrietta Sykes (the wife of Sir Francis Sykes, Bt), which caused him serious trouble. It was Henrietta who introduced Disraeli to Lord Lyndhurst, with whom she later became romantically involved. Although a major figure in the protectionist wing of the Conservative Party, after 1844, Disraeli’s relations with the others in the party, particularly the overall leader Lord Derby, were strained. Not until the 1860s would Derby and Disraeli be on easy terms, and the latter’s succession of the former assured. From 1852 onwards, Disraeli’s career was marked by his intense rivalry with William Ewart Gladstone, who eventually rose to become leader of the Liberal Party. Fortunately, he was aided by his warm friendship with Queen Victoria, who came to dislike Gladstone during the latter’s first premiership in the 1870s. Disraeli was elevated to the peerage as the Earl of Beaconsfield in the 1870s, cap
Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield, KG, PC, FRS, born Benjamin D’Israeli, (21 December 1804 – 19 April 1881), was a British Prime Minister, Parliamentarian, British Conservative statesman and literary figure. He served in government for three decades, twice as Prime Minister. A teenage convert to Anglicanism, he was nonetheless the country’s first and thus far only Prime Minister of Jewish heritage.[1][2][3][4] He played an instrumental role in the creation of the modern Conservative Party after the Corn Laws schism of 1846.
