Past Prime Ministers

Rosebery The Earl of 1894–5 Liberal
Name: Rosebery The Earl of 1894–5 Liberal

Born: 7 May 1847 in Berkeley Square, London

First entered Parliament: 22 May 1868

Age he became PM: 46 years, 302 days

Maiden Speech: 9 February 1871, seconding the Address to Her Majesty in the House of Lords following the opening of Parliament

Total time as PM: One year, 109 days

Died: 21 May 1929 at Epsom, Surrey

Education: Eton and Christ Church, Oxford

Family: Rosebery was the eldest son and the third of four children. He was married to Hannah de Rothschild and had two sons and two daughters

Interests: Horseracing (he won the Derby three times), shooting, sailing, collecting books

 
 
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