Benjamin Disraeli
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom · 1804–1881
Disraeli was a novelist and Conservative leader who served twice as prime minister, in 1868 and from 1874 to 1880. He passed the Second Reform Act, promoted One Nation social reform, and pursued an assertive imperial foreign policy.
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Defended the unitary British state and opposed Irish Home Rule.
Extended the vote to urban working men in 1867 while upholding the monarchy and aristocracy.
No strong recorded view beyond ordinary support for public order.
Made Victoria Empress of India and put British imperial interests first.
Backed the Zulu and Afghan wars and threatened war with Russia before the Congress of Berlin.
No strong recorded view on immigration.
His One Nation conservatism passed housing, factory and union laws to ease class divisions.
Passed the Public Health Act 1875 and the Artisans' Dwellings Act, adding state regulation.
Rose to prominence attacking Peel's repeal of the Corn Laws on behalf of protected agriculture.
Baptised Anglican and of Jewish birth, he defended the established Church of England.
Defended traditional institutions and hierarchy, though he passed some social reforms.
Bought Suez Canal shares for Britain; no strong recorded view on technology.