Benjamin Disraeli
Benjamin Disraeli was a British statesman and novelist who served as prime minister and provided the Conservative Party with its policies of popular democracy.
Political Figure
December 21, 1804
Sagittarius
April 19, 1881
76
London, England
Benjamin Disraeli, also known as the Earl of Beaconsfield, was a prominent British statesman and novelist in the 19th century. He held the position of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom twice and played a crucial role in shaping the modern Conservative Party through his political and social reforms. Disraeli authored several well-known political novels, including “Sybil,” “Coningsby,” “Tancred,” “Lothair,” and “Vivian Grey.” Among his notable accomplishments were the acquisition of shares in the Suez Canal and the implementation of the Royal Titles Act, which bestowed the title of Empress of India upon Queen Victoria. A fascinating aspect of Disraeli’s life is that he not only served as a prime minister but also contributed significantly to the development of popular democracy within the Conservative Party.