(1906-1911) has been celebrated, but his weaknesses as a war leader and as a party leader after 1914 have been highlighted by historians. He had the longest continuous term as prime minister between 1827 and 1979 (when Margaret Thatcher's 11-year term began), serving more than eight consecutive years.

Early life: 1852-1874

Family background

Herbert Henry Asquith was born on 12 September 1852 in Morley, in the West Riding of Yorkshire,

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