Dis·rae·li (d z-r  l ), Benjamin. First Earl of Beaconsfield. Known as "Dizzy." 1804-1881. British politician and novelist. He served as prime minister (1868 and 1874-1880) and was instrumental in extending the power and scope of the British Empire. |
Disraeli [dɪzˈreɪlɪ]
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(Biographies / Disraeli, Benjamin, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield (1804-1881) M, British, POLITICS: statesman, WRITING: novelist, POLITICS: prime minister) Benjamin, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield. 1804-81, British Tory statesman and novelist; prime minister (1868; 1874-80). He gave coherence to the Tory principles of protectionism and imperialism, was responsible for the Reform Bill (1867) and, as prime minister, bought a controlling interest in the Suez Canal. His novels include Coningsby (1844) and Sybil (1845)
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| Noun | 1. |  Disraeli - British statesman who as Prime Minister bought controlling interest in the Suez Canal and made Queen Victoria the empress of India (1804-1881) |
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