This man negotiated for control of Cyprus, but his credibility was damaged when he scoffed at reports of the Bulgarian Horrors, leading to his more interventionist (*) rival gaining prestige.
His first speech after election from Maidstone on Irish elections was received poorly, but his career advanced with the defeat of the Ecclesiastical Titles Act and the Orsini Affair. This man negotiated for control of Cyprus, but his credibility was damaged when he scoffed at reports of the Bulgarian Horrors, leading to his more interventionist (*) rival gaining prestige. This man's first major success was the Reform Bill of 1867, which quickly propelled him to higher office. For 10 points, name this British prime minister who brought India under the rule of Queen Victoria and was the Conservative rival of Liberal William Gladstone.
His first speech after election from Maidstone on Irish elections was received poorly, but his career advanced with the defeat of the Ecclesiastical Titles Act and the Orsini Affair.
Benjamin {Disraeli}