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The Duke of Newcastle, K.G. - from a photograph by John Watkins, Parliament-Street, 1860. Creator: Unknown
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The Duke of Newcastle, K.G. - from a photograph by John Watkins, Parliament-Street, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Duke of Newcastle, K.G. - from a photograph by John Watkins, Parliament-Street, 1860. Portrait of the Right Hon. Henry Pelham Fiennes-Pelham-Clinton...In 1834-35, being then Earl of Lincoln, he was a Lord of the Treasury in Sir Robert Peel's short- lived Government. In...1846, he was appointed Chief Secretary for Ireland...In 1852 he joined the Coalition Ministry, under Lord Aberdeen, as Secretary for the Colonies...At the breaking out of the Crimean War the Secretaryship for War was divided from that of the Colonies, and the Duke of Newcastle, having the option of the two offices, chose the Secretaryship for War...as is well known, he paid a visit to the Crimea in 1855 for the purpose of personally ascertaining the workings of the War Department...His Grace has long been an advanced but judicious Liberal in politics, while as an official his assiduity and devotion to the labours of his department are unwearied. Besides his more important office his Grace holds the appointments of one of the Council of the Duchy of Lancaster, Lieut.-Colonel Commandant of the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry Cavalry, and Lord Lieutenant of the county of Nottingham. The Duke has just been made a Knight of the Garter'. From "Illustrated London News", 1860
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Chief Secretary For Ireland Colonial Secretary Duke Duke Of Newcastle Duke Of Newcastle Upon Tyne Earl Of Lincoln John Watkins Lord Lordship Secretary At War Secretary Of State For The Colonies Secretary Of War Watkins John Henry Pelham Clinton Henry Pelham Fiennes Pelham Clinton Lord Of The Treasury
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This striking portrait captures The Duke of Newcastle, K.G., a prominent figure in British politics during the mid-19th century. Taken by the renowned photographer John Watkins in 1860, the image showcases the Duke in formal attire, exuding an air of authority and sophistication. At the time of this photograph, The Duke of Newcastle, born Henry Pelham Fiennes-Pelham-Clinton, held several prestigious positions in the British government. In 1834-35, he served as a Lord of the Treasury in Sir Robert Peel's government. Later, in 1846, he was appointed as Chief Secretary for Ireland. In 1852, he joined the Coalition Ministry, under Lord Aberdeen, as Secretary for the Colonies. When the Crimean War broke out in 1854, The Duke of Newcastle was given the option to choose between the Secretaryship for War and the Secretaryship for the Colonies. He opted for the former, demonstrating his commitment to the military efforts. In 1855, he visited the Crimea personally to assess the workings of the War Department. The Duke was known for his advanced yet judicious liberal views in politics and an unwavering dedication to his official duties. Besides his role as Secretary for War, he held various other appointments, including one of the Council of the Duchy of Lancaster, Lieut.-Colonel Commandant of the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry Cavalry, and Lord Lieutenant of the county of Nottingham. Recently, The Duke of Newcastle was honored with the prestigious title of Knight of the Garter, further solidifying his place in British history.
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