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Henry Campbell-Bannerman
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politician

Henry Campbell-Bannerman

Politician · born September 7, 1836 · died 1908

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Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1905 to 1908 and Leader of the Liberal Party from 1899 to 1908. He also was Secretary of State for War twice, in the cabinets of Gladstone and Rosebery.

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Milestones, by age

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  1. 62Became Leader of the OppositionFebruary 6, 1899
  2. 69Became Prime Minister of the United KingdomDecember 5, 1905
  3. 69Became First Lord of the TreasuryDecember 5, 1905

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