Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

William Vernon Harcourt Biography and Timeline

Follow William Vernon Harcourt through 1 dated historical records for Great Britain.

William Vernon Harcourt, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1894–1894Years on this page

1894

Death Duties

Sir · Chancellor of the Exchequer · London · Economy / Taxation

Harcourt's budget introduces graduated estate duty on property transferred at death.

Role range: 1892-1895

Records, sources and methodology

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