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Lord Salisbury

Conservative Prime Minister in Victoria's later years.

minor

Also known as Salisbury

First appearance: ix old age

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Secretary of State for India who is perturbed by the Queen's initial refusal to delay her departure to Balmoral for the Tsar's visit, and later compliments Disraeli on his…
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DODuke of Wellin…POPrince of WalesQVQueen VictoriaPCPrincess Charl…PAPrince AlbertLSLord Salisbury

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  • Other

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  • Extended Court and Historical Figures
  • Early Court Circle
  • Foreign Monarchs and Favorites
  • Protagonist

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