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Spencer Compton Cavendish, Marquis of Hartington, British Liberal statesman, 1900. Artist: Russell & Sons
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Spencer Compton Cavendish, Marquis of Hartington, British Liberal statesman, 1900. Artist: Russell & Sons
Spencer Compton Cavendish, Marquis of Hartington, British Liberal statesman, 1900. Cavendish (1833-1908) became leader of the Liberal opposition in 1875, and after Disraelis Conservative government fell in 1880 he was invited to form a government. Instead he opted to serve under Gladstones leadership, holding the offices of Secretary of State for India (1880-1882) then Secretary of State for War (1882-1885). His differences with Gladstone over Irish Home Rule compelled Cavendish to refuse to serve in his government in 1886 and become leader of the Liberal Unionists. He succeeded as Duke of Devonshire in 1891 and entered the House of Lords. A print from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Volume IV, Cassell and Company, London, Paris, New York, Melbourne, 1900
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This print captures the dignified presence of Spencer Compton Cavendish, Marquis of Hartington, a prominent British Liberal statesman in the 19th century. The portrait, taken by Russell & Sons in 1900, showcases his distinguished features - a well-groomed beard and an air of authority. Cavendish's political career was marked by significant achievements and difficult choices. He became leader of the Liberal opposition in 1875 before being invited to form a government after Disraeli's Conservative government fell in 1880. However, he chose to serve under Gladstone's leadership instead. During his tenure as Secretary of State for India (1880-1882) and later as Secretary of State for War (1882-1885), Cavendish played crucial roles in shaping British policies. Despite his close association with Gladstone, differences over Irish Home Rule led Cavendish to refuse serving in his government in 1886. Instead, he became the leader of the Liberal Unionists. In 1891, he succeeded as Duke of Devonshire and entered the House of Lords. This print is sourced from "The Life and Times of Queen Victoria" by Robert Wilson (Volume IV). It offers us a glimpse into an era when politics held immense significance within Victorian society. With its monochrome aesthetic and meticulous engraving technique, this portrait immortalizes Spencer Compton Cavendish as both a respected politician and an influential figure during one of Britain's most transformative periods.
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