William GGV Vernon Harcourt (1827-1904) English lawyer and Liberal statesman, one of the great Parliamentarians of the late 19th century. Home Secretary (1880-1885), Chancellor of the Exchequer (1886 and 1892-1895) who introduced death duties. Leader of the Liberal Party and of the Opposition (1896-1898). From a photograph of Harcourt in later life.

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William GGV Vernon Harcourt (1827-1904) English lawyer and Liberal statesman, one of the great Parliamentarians of the late 19th century. Home Secretary (1880-1885), Chancellor of the Exchequer (1886 and 1892-1895) who introduced death duties. Leader of the Liberal Party and of the Opposition (1896-1898). From a photograph of Harcourt in later life.

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Keywords: chancellor, exchequer