Born into a Sephardic family of Italian and Portuguese origin, he twice served as Britain's prime minister and was a celebrated novelist. Baptized at twelve, he remained openly proud of his Jewish descent.
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom · 1804–1881
Born into a Sephardic family of Italian and Portuguese origin, he twice served as Britain's prime minister and was a celebrated novelist. Baptized at twelve, he remained openly proud of his Jewish descent.
