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| has gloss | eng: The title Earl of Beaconsfield in the peerage of the United Kingdom was created in 1876 for Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli, a favourite of Queen Victoria. Victoria favoured Disraelis Tory policies over those of his Liberal rival, William Ewart Gladstone. Disraeli had also promoted the Royal Titles Act 1876 that had given Victoria the title of "Empress of India." Disraelis subsidiary title was Viscount Hughenden. |
| lexicalization | eng: Earl of beaconsfield |
| instance of | c/Earldoms |
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