DATO, EDUARDO (1856-1921), Spanish politician, was born at Corunna on Aug. 12, 1856. He graduated in law at Ma drid university and was elected deputy in 1884. Under-Secretary for the Home Department in 1892, he became minister for the department in 1899, and promoted bills regarding accidents, in surance and women's labour. In Dec. 1902 he became minister of justice, in 1907 mayor of Madrid and then president of the Chamber. He belonged to the "Liberal-Conservative" variety of the Conservative party, which his friend and political chief Silvela had represented, and after Silvela's death continued to maintain this attitude. When in 1913 Senor Maura refused to take power, Senor Dato dissented from his chief, carrying with him the ma jority of his party, which elected him as its leader. When the World War broke out, he was responsible for Spain's declaration of neutrality. Becoming prime minister again in June 1917, he faced with determination the revolutionary outbreaks and dis turbances of that summer. He resigned in October, but in 1920 resumed office, and while prime minister was murdered in Madrid on March 8, 1921.