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Which British Prime Minister sent Charles George Gordon to Khartoum in 1884?
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British Prime Minister William Gladstone sent Charles George Gordon to Khartoum in 1884. The mission's main objective was to secure the evacuation of loyal soldiers and civilians, but Gordon ultimately decided to stay and defend the city.
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