What is William Gladstone known for?

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1. What is William Gladstone known for?
2. Why did Gladstone resign?
3. Where is William Gladstone buried?
4. When was William Gladstone born?
5. What political party was Gladstone?
6. Which constitution of the world is called by Gladstone as the most wonderful work?
7. Did Gladstone have a state funeral?
8. Who has been Britain's longest serving prime minister?
9. What did the Constitution symbolize?
10. Who was the last person to have a state funeral?
11. Will the queen have a state funeral?
12. Who is the oldest prime minister in the world?
13. Who was the prime minister of the United Kingdom for most of World War II?
14. What are the first 10 amendments called?
15. What is called federalism?
16. Do all ex prime ministers get state funerals?
17. Did Nixon get a presidential funeral?
18. Did we get a day off when the Queen Mother died?
19. Why do they break a stick at a royal funeral?
20. Who was the youngest president of America?

What is William Gladstone known for?

William Ewart Gladstone FRS FSS (/ˈɡlædstən/; 29 December 1809 – ) was a British statesman and Liberal politician. In a career lasting over 60 years, he served for 12 years as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, spread over four terms beginning in 1868 and ending in 1894.

Why did Gladstone resign?

In his last Budget in 1882 Gladstone added to the income tax. Gladstone's government was unexpectedly defeated on the Budget vote on and therefore Gladstone resigned the premiership the next day, with Lord Salisbury forming a minority Conservative administration.

Where is William Gladstone buried?

28 maggio 1898 William Ewart Gladstone/Data di sepoltura It was the wish of the deceased for simplicity, but he was buried with a nation's homage in the tomb of kings. In the northern transept, known as the "Statesmen's Corner," of Westminster Abbey, where England's greatest dead rests, the body of Mr. Gladstone was entombed.

When was William Gladstone born?

29 dicembre 1809 William Ewart Gladstone/Data di nascita

What political party was Gladstone?

Whigs William Ewart Gladstone/Partiti

Which constitution of the world is called by Gladstone as the most wonderful work?

the U.S. Constitution William Gladstone was right in 1878 when he described the U.S. Constitution as "the most wonderful work ever struck off at a given time by the brain and purpose of man."

Did Gladstone have a state funeral?

He was granted a full state funeral at Westminster Abbey and the Prince of Wales (the future Edward VII) and the Duke of York (the future George V) acted as pallbearers. Gladstone's career lasted over 60 years. He served as Prime Minister on four separate occasions - more than any other person in history.

Who has been Britain's longest serving prime minister?

The prime minister with the longest single term was Sir Robert Walpole, lasting 20 years and 315 days from until 11 February 1742. This is also longer than the accumulated terms of any other prime minister. The shortest period in office is more confused, depending on the criteria.

What did the Constitution symbolize?

The Constitution of the United States established America's national government and fundamental laws, and guaranteed certain basic rights for its citizens.

Who was the last person to have a state funeral?

Sir Winston Churchill's funeral in 1965 was the most recent state funeral. Other "commoners" to have been honoured in this way include the Duke of Wellington (1852) - a former prime minister who was victorious in the battle of Waterloo - and Lord Nelson (1806), after his death in the battle of Trafalgar.

Will the queen have a state funeral?

Before the funeral And then, on the 10th day, the Queen's body will be moved to Westminister Abbey for a state funeral. The funeral will be attended by state officials from all over the world and will be coordinated by the armed forces and Government.

Who is the oldest prime minister in the world?

The following lists are the top ten all-time state leaders and the top ten living....Top ten living.

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Birth	29 January 1921
Age	100 years, 249 days

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Who was the prime minister of the United Kingdom for most of World War II?

Winston Churchill Winston Churchill became Britain's prime minister on .

What are the first 10 amendments called?

In 1791, a list of ten amendments was added. The first ten amendments to the Constitution are called the Bill of Rights. The Bill of Rights talks about individual rights. Over the years, more amendments were added.

What is called federalism?

Federalism is a system of government in which the power is divided between a central authority and various constituent units of the country. Usually, a federation has two levels of government. One is the government for the entire country that is usually responsible for a few subjects of common national interest.

Do all ex prime ministers get state funerals?

The honour of a state funeral is usually reserved for the sovereign as head of state. ... The most recent state funeral of a former prime minister was that of Churchill in 1965.

Did Nixon get a presidential funeral?

Ap Richard Nixon/Data di sepoltura His body was transported to the Nixon Library and laid in repose. A public memorial service was held on April 27, attended by world dignitaries from 85 countries and all five living presidents of the United States, the first time that five U.S. presidents attended the funeral of another president.

Did we get a day off when the Queen Mother died?

Will there be a bank holiday for the funeral? While it's likely a number of news organisations will cover the funeral proceedings, there won't be a bank holiday for the public. When the monarch - i.e. the Queen - dies, her state funeral will be declared a bank holiday, while the Stock Exchange will also close.

Why do they break a stick at a royal funeral?

As the body was placed in the vault, the Lord Chamberlain was said to have followed the historic practice of breaking his white staff of office to symbolize the end of his period of service to the late monarch.

Who was the youngest president of America?

The youngest person to assume the presidency was Theodore Roosevelt, who, at the age of 42, succeeded to the office after the assassination of William McKinley. The youngest to become president by election was John F. Kennedy, who was inaugurated at age 43.