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Also Known As Herbert Henry Asquith, 1st Earl of Oxford and Asquith, Viscount Asquith of Morley
Born September 12, 1852 • England
Died February 15, 1928 (aged 75) • England
Title / Office House of Lords (1925-1928), United Kingdom • prime minister (1908-1916), United Kingdom • Chancellor of the Exchequer (1906-1908), United Kingdom • House of Commons (1886-1925), United Kingdom
Political Affiliation Liberal Party
Role In Parliament Act of 1911 • World War I

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