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“Agitation is the marshalling of the conscience of a nation to mold its laws.”

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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. more

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