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richard haldane

 

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Noun richard haldane has 1 sense
  1. Haldane, Richard Haldane, Richard Burdon Haldane, First Viscount Haldane of Cloan - Scottish statesman and brother of Elizabeth and John Haldane (1856-1928)
    --1 is a kind of statesman, solon, national leader

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Richard Haldane

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Richard Haldane, also known as Richard Burdon Haldane, was a distinguished British statesman and military reformer. He served as the Secretary of State for War from 1905 to 1912, and played a crucial role in modernizing the British Army. Haldane was a key figure in introducing major military and legal reforms that significantly reshaped the British military system.

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Sense 1 (Proper noun - Person):

Richard Haldane refers to the person, Richard Burdon Haldane, who served as Secretary of State for War in the early 20th century. He was a prominent British statesman and contributed significantly to military and legal reforms.

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"Richard Haldane's reforms revolutionized the British Army, making it a more efficient and modernized force."

Sense 2 (Adjective - Popular):

When referring to something as Richard Haldane, it means it is associated with the reforms and changes introduced by Richard Haldane in military and legal systems.

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"His speech was filled with Richard Haldane ideas on military strategy and organizational reforms."

Sense 3 (Adjective - Local):

In a local context, Richard Haldane may refer to a public infrastructure, monument, or facility in honor of Richard Burdon Haldane.

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"Let's meet at Richard Haldane Park, it's a beautiful recreational area named after the great statesman."

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