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Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

Robert Peel, born on February 5, 1788, and died on July 2, 1850, was a former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He was a prominent figure in 19th-century British politics and is known for his reformist spirit and political acumen.

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Famous Robert Peel Quotes

“There seem to me to be very few facts, at least ascertainable facts, in politics.”

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Book:Sir Robert Peel: From His Private Papers

Source: Sir Robert Peel: From His Private Papers

“I have read all that has been written by the gravest authorities on political economy on the subject of rent, wages, taxes, tithes.”

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Book:The speeches of the late Right Honourable Sir Robert Peel, bart: delivered in the House of Commons

Source: The speeches of the late Right Honourable Sir Robert Peel, bart: delivered in the House of Commons

About the Author

Born: February 5, 1788
Died: July 2, 1850
Known for: Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Quotes: 19

Books & Sources

Sir Robert Peel: From His Private PapersRelated source material

The Opinions of Sir Robert Peel, Expressed in Parliament and in PublicRelated source material

The speeches of the late Right Honourable Sir Robert Peel, bart: delivered in the House of CommonsRelated source material

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