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William Edward Forster Biography and Timeline

Follow William Edward Forster through 3 dated historical records for Great Britain.

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William Edward Forster, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records

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1870–1880Years on this page

1870

Legislation

London · Government / Liberal Party Government

Passes the Education Act which establishes an elementary education system in Britain

Role range: 1868-1874

1870

Reform of Education

London · Government / Liberal Party Government

Passes the Education Act which establishes an elementary education system in Britain

Role range: 1868-1874

1880

Chief Secretary

Chief Secretary for Ireland · London · Government / Liberal Party Government

Appointed Chief Secretary for Ireland

Role range: 1880-1885 – 1880-1882

Records, sources and methodology

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