Archibald Philip Primrose

Archibald Philip Primrose (1847 - 1929), the Earl of Rosebery, was a British politician and statesman, born in London. He was educated at Eton and Christ's Church, Oxford. He succeeded to the earldom in 1868. He was twice over Secretary for Foreign Affairs under Mr. Gladstone, in 1885 and 1892. He was also the first Chairman of London County Council. He became Prime Minister on March 1894 on Mr. Gladstone's retirement, and resigned in June 1895. He was one of the most popular statesmen and orators of the day, and held in deservedly high esteem by all classes.

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