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The Education of Henry Adams · Character

William E. Forster

British statesman and education reformer.

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Also known as Forster

First appearance: ix foes or friends 1862

William E. Forster shows up with force in Chaos (1870). The page is where that presence becomes real.

Friend of Adams, about to enter the Cabinet and pushing the Education Bill.
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William E. Forster first appears in 0011 ix foes or friends 1862.

In Chaos (1870): Friend of Adams, about to enter the Cabinet and pushing the Education Bill.

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