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'A sound Conservative government,' said Taper, musingly. 'I understand: Tory men and Whig measures.'

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Benjamin Disraeli
Age: 76 †
Born: 1804
Born: December 21
Died: 1881
Died: April 19
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Former Leader Of The House Of Commons
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