Statue of William Gladstone, Glasgow

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William Ewart Gladstone was born on 29 December 1809 and died on 19 May 1898. He was a British statesman. In a career lasting over sixty years, he served as Liberal Prime Minister four non-consecutive times, more than any other person. Gladstone was 84 years old when he resigned for the last time, making him Britain's oldest Prime Minister. He also served as Chancellor of the Exchequer four times. This statue of him stands in george Square in Glasgow city centre. It was built in 1902 by Hamo Thornycroft. #glasgow #great_britain #scotland #statue #united_kingdom #william_gladstone