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(September 7, 1836-April 22, 1908)
Born in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Birth name was Henry Campbell
Member of Parliament (1868-1908)
Secretary of State for War (1886,1892-95)
Prime Minister (1905-08)
Member of the Liberal Party
Why he might be annoying
He added Bannerman to his name to inherit an estate from his uncle.
He was nicknamed CB.
He controversially denounced the British army's 'methods of barbarism' in the Boer War.
Despite resigning from office, he remained in the Prime Minister's residence at 10 Downing Street, becoming the first Prime Minister to die there three weeks later.
Why he might not be annoying
He was the first British politician officially given the title of Prime Minister.
His government was known for its efficiency.
David Lloyd George said, 'He was absolutely the bravest man I ever met in politics.'
Credit: C. Fishel
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Year In Review:
For 2010, as of last week, Out of 23 Votes: 47.83% Annoying
For 2009, Out of 26 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 26 Votes: 61.54% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 11 Votes: 72.73% Annoying
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