Arthur Balfour
Arthur Balfour was a British statesman who served as Prime Minister in the early 20th century. He is notable for introducing the first immigration controls in Britain, aimed primarily at Jewish immigrants, and for his views on nationality, which conflated ethnicity and race, influencing future immigration policies.
Born on Jul 25, 1848 (176 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iraq | 1 | 3.00 | 0.16% | +0% | 40,222,493 | 63,543 | $170,000 | 269$ |
| Totals | 1 | 40,222,493 | 63,543 | $170,000 | 269$ |
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Iraq:
Arthur Balfour made a promise in 1917 regarding the establishment of a 'homeland' for Jews in Palestine.
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Bangladesh:
Arthur Balfour was the British Foreign Secretary who communicated the Balfour Declaration to Zionist leader Baron Rothschild.
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United Kingdom:
Arthur Balfour introduced immigration controls in 1905 aimed at excluding Jews.
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