Episode 2 of 3
Rosebery Succession
- When
- March 1894
- Where
- London
Rosebery succeeded Gladstone as Prime Minister in March 1894, causing disgust among left-wing Liberals led by Harcourt.
Rosebery became a leader of the Liberal Imperialist faction. When Gladstone retired in 1894, Rosebery succeeded him as Prime Minister. This succession caused disgust among Sir William Harcourt, the Chancellor of the Exchequer and leader of the more left-wing Liberals.
Sources
- Archibald Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01
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