William Ewart Gladstone (/ˈɡlædˌstən/; 29 December 1809– 19 May 1898), was a British Liberal politician. In a career lasting over sixty years, he served as Prime Minister four separate times (1868–74, 1880–85, February–July 1886 and 1892–94), more than any other person, and served as Chancellor of the Exchequer four times. Gladstone was also Britain's oldest Prime Minister; he resigned for the final time when he was 84 years old.
Gladstone first entered Parliament in 1832. Beginning as a High Tory, Gladstone served in the Cabinet of Sir Robert Peel. After the split of the Conservatives Gladstone was a Peelite– in 1859 the Peelites merged with the Whigs and the Radicals to form the Liberal Party. As Chancellor Gladstone became committed to low public spending and to electoral reform, earning him the sobriquet "The People's William".
Gladstone's first ministry saw many reforms including Disestablishment of the Church of Ireland and the introduction of secret voting. After his electoral defeat in 1874, Gladstone resigned as leader of the Liberal Party, but from 1876 began a comeback based on opposition to Turkey's Bulgarian atrocities. Gladstone's Midlothian Campaign of 1879–80 was an early example of many modern political campaigning techniques. After the 1880 election, he formed his second ministry, which saw crises in Egypt (culminating in the death of General Gordon in 1885), and in Ireland, where the government passed repressive measures but also improved the legal rights of Irish tenant farmers. The government also passed the Third Reform Act.
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Gladstone and Parliamentary Reform | Origins of UK Democracy
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"Something CRASS About Making This Public" | Descendants Of William Gladstone SLAMMED On Reparations
Esther Krakue says descendants of Victorian PM William Gladstone who plan to apologise for slavery and pay reparations, are doing "something crass about making this public."
Descendants of Victorian Prime Minister William Gladstone are traveling to the Caribbean to apologize for their family's involvement in the slave trade.
John Gladstone, William's father, was one of the largest slave owners in the British West Indies. The family describes him as greedy and vile. William argued for compensating slave owners when slavery was abolished in 1833.
The family is conflicted about reparations and apologising, but acknowledge the need for change. Some argue that private actions would be more meaningful than public gestures.
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published: 22 Aug 2023
William Gladstone: Family Of Former British PM To Apologise For Links To Slavery
The family of Britain’s most famous prime minister will travel to the Caribbean this week to apologise for its historical role in slavery.
Six of William Gladstone’s descendants will arrive in Guyana on Thursday as the country commemorates the 200th anniversary of a rebellion by enslaved people that historians say paved the way for abolition.
In addition to making an apology, the Gladstones will pay reparations to fund further research into the impact of slavery.
Esther Krakue, James Schneider and Emily Sheffield debate about whether the actions are appropriate and whether descendants of slave owners have a responsibility to do right for the descendants of their ancestors' victims.
Esther Krakue says: “It's like giving £10 to the homeless and filming it.”
#slavery #caribbean #britishp...
published: 22 Aug 2023
William Gladstone's Conversion to Parliamentary Reform, 1864 | Parliamentary Reform
William Gladstone's conversion to the cause of limited parliamentary reform, in extending the vote to a portion of the working class, was a key milestone in the development of representative government. In this excerpt, Cameron Robertson reads an abridged version of Gladstone's speech on this matter, setting out his rationale and what had changed his mind on this question.
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published: 11 Feb 2022
The voice of William Ewart Gladstone - 1888
The phonograph's salutation of William Ewart Gladstone to Mr. Thomas Edison recorded in 1888.
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Who should APOLOGISE FOR SLAVERY? William Gladstone | John Gladstone | British Colonialism | #short
Should modern-day individuals APOLOGISE FOR SLAVERY if it was facilitated by and/or benefitted from by their ancestors or political predecessors? The descendants of 19th century British Prime Minister William Gladstone are formally apologising for the involvement of William’s father, John Gladstone, in the slave trade in the British West Indies. John Gladstone made a fortune using slave labour and when slavery was abolished, he received government compensation equivalent to about £10m in today’s money. A statement from the family acknowledged that a lot of their privilege comes from his abhorrent activities and said that ‘We believe that his actions amounted to a crime against humanity and wish to apologise to the people of Guyana. We know that we can't change the past, but we believe that...
published: 23 Aug 2023
Gladstone and Disraeli
This excellent documentary explores the lives, conflicts and personalities of two Victorian giants, William Gladstone and Benjamin Disraeli. It will be a superb resource for students of the period, and it is uploaded for educational purposes only. Any advertising that appears is unbidden.
published: 14 Feb 2015
William Gladstone: A Life Through Time (1809-1898)
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In this video, made with and for the History of Parliament, we look at William Gladstone's conversion and contribution to the cause of parliamentary reform.
In this video, made with and for the History of Parliament, we look at William Gladstone's conversion and contribution to the cause of parliamentary reform.
In this video, made with and for the History of Parliament, we look at William Gladstone's conversion and contribution to the cause of parliamentary reform.
Esther Krakue says descendants of Victorian PM William Gladstone who plan to apologise for slavery and pay reparations, are doing "something crass about making ...
Esther Krakue says descendants of Victorian PM William Gladstone who plan to apologise for slavery and pay reparations, are doing "something crass about making this public."
Descendants of Victorian Prime Minister William Gladstone are traveling to the Caribbean to apologize for their family's involvement in the slave trade.
John Gladstone, William's father, was one of the largest slave owners in the British West Indies. The family describes him as greedy and vile. William argued for compensating slave owners when slavery was abolished in 1833.
The family is conflicted about reparations and apologising, but acknowledge the need for change. Some argue that private actions would be more meaningful than public gestures.
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Esther Krakue says descendants of Victorian PM William Gladstone who plan to apologise for slavery and pay reparations, are doing "something crass about making this public."
Descendants of Victorian Prime Minister William Gladstone are traveling to the Caribbean to apologize for their family's involvement in the slave trade.
John Gladstone, William's father, was one of the largest slave owners in the British West Indies. The family describes him as greedy and vile. William argued for compensating slave owners when slavery was abolished in 1833.
The family is conflicted about reparations and apologising, but acknowledge the need for change. Some argue that private actions would be more meaningful than public gestures.
#estherkrakue #slavery #gladstone #talktv #reparations
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The family of Britain’s most famous prime minister will travel to the Caribbean this week to apologise for its historical role in slavery.
Six of William Glads...
The family of Britain’s most famous prime minister will travel to the Caribbean this week to apologise for its historical role in slavery.
Six of William Gladstone’s descendants will arrive in Guyana on Thursday as the country commemorates the 200th anniversary of a rebellion by enslaved people that historians say paved the way for abolition.
In addition to making an apology, the Gladstones will pay reparations to fund further research into the impact of slavery.
Esther Krakue, James Schneider and Emily Sheffield debate about whether the actions are appropriate and whether descendants of slave owners have a responsibility to do right for the descendants of their ancestors' victims.
Esther Krakue says: “It's like giving £10 to the homeless and filming it.”
#slavery #caribbean #britishprimeminister
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The family of Britain’s most famous prime minister will travel to the Caribbean this week to apologise for its historical role in slavery.
Six of William Gladstone’s descendants will arrive in Guyana on Thursday as the country commemorates the 200th anniversary of a rebellion by enslaved people that historians say paved the way for abolition.
In addition to making an apology, the Gladstones will pay reparations to fund further research into the impact of slavery.
Esther Krakue, James Schneider and Emily Sheffield debate about whether the actions are appropriate and whether descendants of slave owners have a responsibility to do right for the descendants of their ancestors' victims.
Esther Krakue says: “It's like giving £10 to the homeless and filming it.”
#slavery #caribbean #britishprimeminister
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William Gladstone's conversion to the cause of limited parliamentary reform, in extending the vote to a portion of the working class, was a key milestone in the...
William Gladstone's conversion to the cause of limited parliamentary reform, in extending the vote to a portion of the working class, was a key milestone in the development of representative government. In this excerpt, Cameron Robertson reads an abridged version of Gladstone's speech on this matter, setting out his rationale and what had changed his mind on this question.
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William Gladstone's conversion to the cause of limited parliamentary reform, in extending the vote to a portion of the working class, was a key milestone in the development of representative government. In this excerpt, Cameron Robertson reads an abridged version of Gladstone's speech on this matter, setting out his rationale and what had changed his mind on this question.
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Should modern-day individuals APOLOGISE FOR SLAVERY if it was facilitated by and/or benefitted from by their ancestors or political predecessors? The descendant...
Should modern-day individuals APOLOGISE FOR SLAVERY if it was facilitated by and/or benefitted from by their ancestors or political predecessors? The descendants of 19th century British Prime Minister William Gladstone are formally apologising for the involvement of William’s father, John Gladstone, in the slave trade in the British West Indies. John Gladstone made a fortune using slave labour and when slavery was abolished, he received government compensation equivalent to about £10m in today’s money. A statement from the family acknowledged that a lot of their privilege comes from his abhorrent activities and said that ‘We believe that his actions amounted to a crime against humanity and wish to apologise to the people of Guyana. We know that we can't change the past, but we believe that we can make a better future’. To that end, they are making a £100,000 donation to the University of Guyana's International Institute for Migration and Diaspora Studies and travelling to the country to apologise in person. #short
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Should modern-day individuals APOLOGISE FOR SLAVERY if it was facilitated by and/or benefitted from by their ancestors or political predecessors? The descendants of 19th century British Prime Minister William Gladstone are formally apologising for the involvement of William’s father, John Gladstone, in the slave trade in the British West Indies. John Gladstone made a fortune using slave labour and when slavery was abolished, he received government compensation equivalent to about £10m in today’s money. A statement from the family acknowledged that a lot of their privilege comes from his abhorrent activities and said that ‘We believe that his actions amounted to a crime against humanity and wish to apologise to the people of Guyana. We know that we can't change the past, but we believe that we can make a better future’. To that end, they are making a £100,000 donation to the University of Guyana's International Institute for Migration and Diaspora Studies and travelling to the country to apologise in person. #short
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This excellent documentary explores the lives, conflicts and personalities of two Victorian giants, William Gladstone and Benjamin Disraeli. It will be a super...
This excellent documentary explores the lives, conflicts and personalities of two Victorian giants, William Gladstone and Benjamin Disraeli. It will be a superb resource for students of the period, and it is uploaded for educational purposes only. Any advertising that appears is unbidden.
This excellent documentary explores the lives, conflicts and personalities of two Victorian giants, William Gladstone and Benjamin Disraeli. It will be a superb resource for students of the period, and it is uploaded for educational purposes only. Any advertising that appears is unbidden.
An animated look at the life, career, and family of British Prime Minister William Gladstone! #gladstone #williamgladstone #victorians #history #primeminister #...
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In this video, made with and for the History of Parliament, we look at William Gladstone's conversion and contribution to the cause of parliamentary reform.
Esther Krakue says descendants of Victorian PM William Gladstone who plan to apologise for slavery and pay reparations, are doing "something crass about making this public."
Descendants of Victorian Prime Minister William Gladstone are traveling to the Caribbean to apologize for their family's involvement in the slave trade.
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The family is conflicted about reparations and apologising, but acknowledge the need for change. Some argue that private actions would be more meaningful than public gestures.
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The family of Britain’s most famous prime minister will travel to the Caribbean this week to apologise for its historical role in slavery.
Six of William Gladstone’s descendants will arrive in Guyana on Thursday as the country commemorates the 200th anniversary of a rebellion by enslaved people that historians say paved the way for abolition.
In addition to making an apology, the Gladstones will pay reparations to fund further research into the impact of slavery.
Esther Krakue, James Schneider and Emily Sheffield debate about whether the actions are appropriate and whether descendants of slave owners have a responsibility to do right for the descendants of their ancestors' victims.
Esther Krakue says: “It's like giving £10 to the homeless and filming it.”
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William Gladstone's conversion to the cause of limited parliamentary reform, in extending the vote to a portion of the working class, was a key milestone in the development of representative government. In this excerpt, Cameron Robertson reads an abridged version of Gladstone's speech on this matter, setting out his rationale and what had changed his mind on this question.
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Should modern-day individuals APOLOGISE FOR SLAVERY if it was facilitated by and/or benefitted from by their ancestors or political predecessors? The descendants of 19th century British Prime Minister William Gladstone are formally apologising for the involvement of William’s father, John Gladstone, in the slave trade in the British West Indies. John Gladstone made a fortune using slave labour and when slavery was abolished, he received government compensation equivalent to about £10m in today’s money. A statement from the family acknowledged that a lot of their privilege comes from his abhorrent activities and said that ‘We believe that his actions amounted to a crime against humanity and wish to apologise to the people of Guyana. We know that we can't change the past, but we believe that we can make a better future’. To that end, they are making a £100,000 donation to the University of Guyana's International Institute for Migration and Diaspora Studies and travelling to the country to apologise in person. #short
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William Ewart Gladstone (/ˈɡlædˌstən/; 29 December 1809– 19 May 1898), was a British Liberal politician. In a career lasting over sixty years, he served as Prime Minister four separate times (1868–74, 1880–85, February–July 1886 and 1892–94), more than any other person, and served as Chancellor of the Exchequer four times. Gladstone was also Britain's oldest Prime Minister; he resigned for the final time when he was 84 years old.
Gladstone first entered Parliament in 1832. Beginning as a High Tory, Gladstone served in the Cabinet of Sir Robert Peel. After the split of the Conservatives Gladstone was a Peelite– in 1859 the Peelites merged with the Whigs and the Radicals to form the Liberal Party. As Chancellor Gladstone became committed to low public spending and to electoral reform, earning him the sobriquet "The People's William".
Gladstone's first ministry saw many reforms including Disestablishment of the Church of Ireland and the introduction of secret voting. After his electoral defeat in 1874, Gladstone resigned as leader of the Liberal Party, but from 1876 began a comeback based on opposition to Turkey's Bulgarian atrocities. Gladstone's Midlothian Campaign of 1879–80 was an early example of many modern political campaigning techniques. After the 1880 election, he formed his second ministry, which saw crises in Egypt (culminating in the death of General Gordon in 1885), and in Ireland, where the government passed repressive measures but also improved the legal rights of Irish tenant farmers. The government also passed the Third Reform Act.