Lloyd George

American

noun

David, 1st Earl of Dwyfor 1863–1945, British statesman: prime minister 1916–22.

Lloyd George British

/ lɔɪd /

noun

David, 1st Earl Lloyd George of Dwyfor. 1863–1945, British Liberal statesman: prime minister (1916–22). As chancellor of the exchequer (1908–15) he introduced old age pensions (1908), a radical budget (1909), and an insurance scheme (1911)

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The building hosted a gathering of Liberal Prime Minister David Lloyd George's UK government cabinet in September 1921.

From BBC

Hilda, who was born when David Lloyd George was prime minister, now lives at Holbrook Hall Residential Home, near Belper, where she is one of the oldest residents.

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Dozens of nations were invited to attend, but in the end the conference was dominated by three men: French premier Georges Clemenceau, British prime minister David Lloyd George, and American president Woodrow Wilson.

From Literature

Lloyd George also wanted Germany disarmed, but he was more cautious than Clemenceau.

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Disagreements among Wilson, Lloyd George, and Clemenceau erupted into angry arguments.

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