Benjamin Disraeli Biography and Quotes
Birthday: December 2nd, 1804
Commemoration: April 18th, 1881
Nationality: British
76
Years Old
Famously Known For
Benjamin played a key role in the creation of the current Conservative Party in Britain.
He made the Conservative Party popular across Britain and the world and made it the party that is associated with glory and power.
He was a writer and novelist who kept his passion for writing alive even as a Prime Minister.
Early Life
Benjamin Disraeli was born in Bedford in London and was the second child of Isaac Disraeli. His father was a historian. His siblings were Sarah, Ralph, James and Naphtali. He schooled at St Piran’s School as a boarder. In 1817his father denounced Judaism and baptized his children as Christians.
Personal Life
In 1839, Disraeli got married to Mrs. Wyndham, a wealthy widow. Many people thought he married for money.
Career
Disraeli ventured into politics in 1831 and vied for a seat in Buckinghamshire. He lost twice in 1831 and 1835, and this forced him to join a political party. He toned down on his radicalism and Toryism. He won the Maidstone Seat on a Conservative Party ticket.
Through his speeches and political mobilization, Disraeli managed to put the then-current Prime Minister Mr. Peel into the minority side forcing him to resign in 1846. After the resignation of Peel and the death of Bentinck, Disraeli was made the Opposition leader in the House of Commons.
He was elected as the Member of Parliament for Buckinghamshire in 1847.
In 1865 Benjamin Disraeli together with members of the Tory opposition rebelled against Lord Russel for introducing a reform bill. He and Derby formed the third government. Derby retired from active politics in 1868 as the Prime Minister and was replaced by Disraeli.
He faced fierce opposition from Gladstone, and the two held the Prime Minister position for two decades. Following disasters in South Africa and Afghanistan under his watch, Disraeli was defeated by Gladstone in the 1880 general Elections. He then retired from politics.
Death
Disraeli fell ill and died on April 19, 1881.
Benjamin Disraeli Quotes
Benjamin Disraeli Quotes 
