William Ewart Gladstone (29 December 1809 – 19 May 1898) was a British Liberal Party statesman, Chancellor of the Exchequer, and four-time Prime Minister (1868–74, 1880–85, 1886 and 1892–94). He was a champion of the Home Rule Bill which would have established self-government in Ireland. Gladstone is also famous for his intense rivalry with the Conservative Party Leader Benjamin Disraeli, and his strained relationship with Queen Victoria for much of his career. He is still regarded as one of the greatest British prime ministers.