Bentinck, Lord William George Frederick Cavendish
Bentinck, Lord William George Frederick Cavendish,
1802–48, English politician and sportsman, known as Lord George. Although he entered Parliament in 1826, he was known primarily for his horse-racing activities until in 1846 he emerged as a leading opponent of the repeal of the corn laws. His brilliant leadership, with DisraeliDisraeli, Benjamin, 1st earl of Beaconsfield, 1804–81, British statesman and author. He is regarded as the founder of the modern Conservative party.
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