Gladstone And Disraeli

William Gladstone

1816-1821; local church of England school
Devout Christian
Then went on to study and be educated in Eton college
Then went to Oxford university
He achieved double firsts in Maths and Classics
Whilst at Oxford, he was president of the debating society
It was at these debates that he was titled as a great orator
He therefore, gets a good reputation for being well spoken
He is a passionate churchman
(Fully Christian upbringing)
Till 1832 he was content on becoming a priest
However, the 1832, Reform act made him go into politics
G did not want reform
He was worried that the government and church would collapse if the working class got the vote
1838 he wrote his first book
It tells about the states in its relation with the church
He wanted to make sure that the church of England was fully protected

G was socially priggish/ awkward
(priggish) means he liked to do socializing correctly
He was strong with vast nervous energy
Yes, he was diligent and determined, strong minded, hardworking... but he needed to constantly occupy his brain
He has never been around women

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