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Joseph Chamberlain (8 July 1836 – 2 July 1914) was a British statesman who was first a radical Liberal, then a Liberal Unionist after opposing home rule for Ireland, and eventually was a leading imperialist in coalition with the Conservatives. He split both major British parties in the course of his career.
Joseph Chamberlain was a British businessman, social reformer, radical politician, and ardent imperialist. At the local, national, or imperial level, he was a constructive radical, caring more for practical success than party loyalty or ideological commitment.
Jul 4, 2014 · Winston Churchill once described Joseph Chamberlain as the man "who made the weather", the figure who shaped the political agenda when the British Empire stood at the height of its power.
Joseph Chamberlain (July 8, 1836–July 2, 1914) was an influential British businessman, politician, and statesman. In his early years Chamberlain was a radically minded Liberal Party member, a campaigner for educational reform, and President of the Board of Trade.
Jun 11, 2020 · The University of Birmingham's first Chancellor, The Rt Hon Joseph Chamberlain. Chamberlain’s legacy is so broad and idiosyncratic that it is likely to leave no one in full agreement with him. He started out as a radical Liberal who offended Gladstone by his demands for social reform.
The University’s first Chancellor Joseph Chamberlain is the subject of new interest as institutions look into their past to consider how it reflects their present values and ambitions. Chamberlain’s legacy is so broad and idiosyncratic that it likely to leave no-one in full agreement with him.
Joseph Chamberlain, (born July 8, 1836, London, Eng.—died July 2, 1914, London), British politician and reformer. Early success in business enabled him to retire at age 38 with a substantial fortune.
British; Secretary of State for Colonies 1895–1903 Joseph Chamberlain was famous more for the causes for which he campaigned than for offices which he held. He is also notable for helping to split the two major political parties.
Joseph Chamberlain (8 July 1836 – 2 July 1914), was an important businessman and a politician. He worked to improve education , and cities. He was a Member of Parliament from 1876 to 1914, and Colonial Secretary (controlling British colonies ) from 1895 to 1903.
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May 18, 2018 · Chamberlain, Joseph (1836–1914) British political leader, father of Neville Chamberlain. He entered Parliament as a Liberal in 1876. In 1880, he became president of the board of trade.
