Disraeli,Benjamin

Disraeli,Benjamin
Dis·rae·li (dĭz-rāʹlē), Benjamin. First Earl of Beaconsfield. Known as “Dizzy.” 1804-1881.
British politician and novelist. He served as prime minister (1868 and 1874-1880) and was instrumental in extending the power and scope of the British Empire.

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