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Henry Campbell-Bannerman
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Born in Glasgow, Glasgow
Born on 8th of September 1836
Died on 22nd of April 1908

Born 1836. Died 1908 - Scottish Liberal statesman.


Educated at Trinity College, Cambridge. Became Liberal MP for Stirling in 1868. Became Liberal leader in 1899 and was Prime Minister 1905-08. Launched campaign to reduce power of House of Lords, led to Parliament Act of 1911. Resigned on 4 April 1908 and died 11 April.

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