Full Name: Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield
Profession: British Prime Minister
Nationality:
British
Why Famous: British statesman who twice served as Prime Minister, Disraeli played a central role in the creation of the modern Conservative Party.
He is remembered for his influential voice in world affairs and his political battles with the Liberal Party leader William Gladstone.
Disraeli defined the policies of the Conservatives and making it the party most identified with the glory and power of the British Empire.
He is the only British Prime Minister of Jewish birth.
Born: December 21, 1804
Birthplace: London, England, United Kingdom
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Articles and Photos
Anglo-Zulu War
Napoleon, Prince Imperial, head of the House of Bonaparte, is killed during the Anglo-Zulu War
January 11, 1879The British: 139. Zulu Warriors: 4,000. Let Battle Begin
It was one of the most remarkable military engagements ever: the day that 139 British soldiers took on 4,000 Zulu warriors – and won.
January 22, 1879
Historical Events
- 1868-02-29 1st British government of Benjamin Disraeli forms
- 1868-12-02 1st British government of Benjamin Disraeli resigns
- 1874-02-21 Benjamin Disraeli succeeds William Gladstone as British Prime Minister
- 1911-09-18 Louis Napoleon Parker's "Disraeli" premieres in NYC
Quotes by Benjamin Disraeli
- "To be conscious that you are ignorant is a great step to knowledge."
Anthony Eden
Edward Heath
George Grenville
Harold Macmillan
Robert Gascoyne-Cecil
Theresa May