GLADSTONE, William Ewart (Liverpool Hawarden ,1809-1898). British statesman. Conservative MP (1832), went to the Liberal Party (1852) and was Minister of Finance (1852-1855 and 1859-1866). He advocated free trade, electoral reform and the Autonomy of Ireland. Engraving.
GLADSTONE, William Ewart (Liverpool Hawarden ,1809-1898). British statesman. Conservative MP (1832), went to the Liberal Party (1852) and was Minister of Finance (1852-1855 and 1859-1866). He advocated free trade, electoral reform and the Autonomy of Ireland. Engraving.