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Was Churchill the last Victorian gentleman?

Churchill fits the Victorian characterisation, although he was not the last example.

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Question

Was Churchill the last Victorian gentleman?

Short answer

He was Victorian in many ways, but was not the last Victorian gentleman.

Notes

Churchill is described as a Victorian gentleman in many respects. Calling him the last person to fit that description goes further than the assessment supports.