Benjamin Disraeli
At a glance:
- Series: Dictionary of World Biography: The 19th Century
- Categories: Government and Politics, Literature, Publishing
- Subcategories: Politicians, Diplomats, Presidents, Prime Ministers
- Curriculum: 19th Century European History, British History
Article abstract: Disraeli overcame social and political prejudice in nineteenth century Great Britain to become leader of the Conservative Party, served twice as prime minister, and formulated a “Tory Radicalism” distinctively free from the prevalent Whig-Liberal philosophy of Utilitarianism.
Early Life
Benjamin Disraeli was born in London on December 21, 1804, the oldest son of Isaac D’Israeli, an antiquarian, literary scholar, and writer, and his wife, Maria Basevi. The child was the namesake and grandson of Benjamin D’Israeli, an...
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