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The late Earl of Aberdeen - from a photograph by Maull and Polyblank, 1860. Creator: Unknown
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The late Earl of Aberdeen - from a photograph by Maull and Polyblank, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The late Earl of Aberdeen - from a photograph by Maull and Polyblank, 1860. British politician. His principles were those of a moderate Conservative; and through his long and honourable course, with talents more solid than brilliant, he has always preserved the regard and esteem of all classes in this country, and has ever been looked on as a high-minded, well-meaning, and sagacious statesman...[He] took a leading part in the conferences, negotiations, and treaties preceding and following the sojourn of Napoleon at Elba, and those again which occurred after the battle of Waterloo...an ardent philo-Hellenist, he founded the Athenian Society...His Lordship was also known to have been honoured in a special manner with the personal confidence and esteem of his Sovereign'. Titles and positions he held included: Baronet of Nova Scotia; Chancellor of King's College, Aberdeen; Lord Lieutenant and Sheriff-Principal of Aberdeenshire; Ranger of Greenwich Park; Knight of the Scottish Order of the Thistle; Ambassador to Austria; Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs; Secretary of State for the Colonies; first Lord of the Treasury, and Knight of the Garter. From "Illustrated London News", 1860
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This photograph, taken by Maull and Polyblank in 1860, captures the late Earl of Aberdeen in his later years. The Earl, whose principles were those of a moderate Conservative, was a respected and esteemed British statesman, admired by all classes in the country for his high-mindedness, sagacity, and well-meaning disposition. He played a pivotal role in the diplomatic events leading up to and following the exile of Napoleon Bonaparte to Elba in 1814 and the subsequent Battle of Waterloo in 1815. An ardent philo-Hellenist, the Earl also founded the Athenian Society, further cementing his place in history. The Earl's impressive titles and positions included that of Baronet of Nova Scotia, Chancellor of King's College, Aberdeen, Lord Lieutenant and Sheriff-Principal of Aberdeenshire, Ranger of Greenwich Park, Knight of the Scottish Order of the Thistle, Ambassador to Austria, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Secretary of State for the Colonies, first Lord of the Treasury, and Knight of the Garter. The personal confidence and esteem of his Sovereign were bestowed upon the Earl, making his legacy a significant one in British history. This photograph, a testament to the Earl's distinguished career, offers a glimpse into the life of a remarkable statesman whose contributions to his country will never be forgotten.
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