Liberal, prime minister from 1868-1894.

First term became known as the "great ministry" because of his many social reforms

Reforms is education, government admin., and elections

created civil service exams

The Education Act- divided into districts

Secret Ballot

Redistribution Act- equal electoral districts

Conservative, novelist then politician, two terms

balance of consevative traditions and change

The Reform Bill of 1867- increased voters to all male homeowners