Benjamin Disraeli vs Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra

As Chancellor of the Exchequer, Disraeli steered the Reform Act 1867 through Parliament, which doubled the electorate by extending the vote to many urban working-class men. This 'leap in the dark' was a major political reform that reshaped British democracy.

Disraeli became Prime Minister for the first time on February 27, 1868, after the resignation of Lord Derby. His first ministry lasted only 10 months, but he passed the Reform Act 1867 during his time as Chancellor of the Exchequer, which expanded the electorate.

Disraeli arranged the purchase of a 44% stake in the Suez Canal Company from the Khedive of Egypt for

Disraeli's government passed the Royal Titles Act 1876, which added 'Empress of India' to Queen Victoria's titles. This formalized British imperial rule in India and was a symbolic assertion of British power, though it was criticized as flattery of the monarch.

Disraeli attended the Congress of Berlin in June-July 1878, representing Britain. He secured revisions to the Treaty of San Stefano, limiting Russian influence in the Balkans and gaining Cyprus for Britain. He returned claiming 'peace with honour', boosting his popularity.

Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra was elected President of Ecuador for the first time. His term was marked by populist rhetoric and conflict with Congress, leading to his overthrow by the military after less than a year.

Velasco returned to power after leading a popular uprising. He enacted social reforms but was again overthrown in 1947 and went into exile. This pattern of return and overthrow defined his political career.

Velasco was elected president for a third time. He completed his term, a rarity in his career, but was overthrown shortly after the end of his term in 1956. He went into exile again.

Velasco was elected president for a fifth time. He attempted to implement reforms but faced opposition from Congress and the military. He was overthrown in 1972 and went into exile, ending his political career.