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“What do you want to be a sailor for? There are greater storms in politics than you will ever find at sea. Piracy, broadsides, blood on the decks. You will find them all in politics.”

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David Lloyd George
David Lloyd George

David Lloyd George, born on January 17, 1863, and died on March 26, 1945, was a prominent British politician who served as Chancellor of the Exchequer and Prime Minister during World War I. Known for his reformist policies and leadership, he played a crucial role in shaping the post-war world. more

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