FAQ About Charles Stewart Parnell
What was Parnell's relationship with William Gladstone?
Charles Stewart Parnell had a complex relationship with William Gladstone, the British Prime Minister, marked by both cooperation and tension. Gladstone was sympathetic to the idea of Irish self-government and worked towards introducing Home Rule Bills partly due to Parnell's influence. However, Gladstone's government was often pressured by Parnell's parliamentary tactics, making their interactions a mix of strategic collaboration and political wrangling.
