Who was Benjamin Disraeli?

Author: Leandro Alegsa

Q: Who was Benjamin Disraeli?


A: Benjamin Disraeli was a British politician who served as Chancellor of the Exchequer and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Q: When was Benjamin Disraeli born?


A: Benjamin Disraeli was born on December 21, 1804.

Q: Was Benjamin Disraeli a novelist and biographer?


A: Yes, Benjamin Disraeli was a novelist and biographer.

Q: What was Benjamin Disraeli's main political opponent?


A: Benjamin Disraeli's main political opponent was William Ewart Gladstone.

Q: What was Benjamin Disraeli's religion?


A: Benjamin Disraeli was born into a Jewish family which converted to Anglicanism, and he himself converted to Anglicanism at the age of 12.

Q: Was Benjamin Disraeli the only prime minister of Jewish heritage in British history?


A: Yes, Benjamin Disraeli is the only prime minister of Jewish heritage in British history.

Q: How many times did Benjamin Disraeli serve as Chancellor of the Exchequer and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?


A: Benjamin Disraeli served as Chancellor of the Exchequer three times (in 1852, from 1858–1859 and from 1866–1868) and as Prime Minister twice (in 1868 and from 1874–1880).


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