Benjamin Disraeli

(1804-1881) Benjamin Disraeli was born in London, the eldest son of an antiquarian. He travelled widely and, after trying to establish a newspaper, the Representative, he began publishing novels. Disraeli made three unsuccessful bids for Parliament before being elected as Tory member for Maidstone in 1837. In 1839, Disraeli married. His novels were now aimed at promoting political views. In 1868, Disraeli became Prime Minister. Later in the year, he resigned his position, only to rise to PM again from 1874-1880. His works: Alroy, Bildungsroman, Coningsby, Contarini Fleming, Endymion, Henrietta Temple, Lothair, Sybil, Tancred, Venetia, Vivien Grey, The Young Duke.