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Viscount Ebrington, M.P. for Marylebone - from a daguerreotype by Claudet, 1854. Creator: Unknown
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Viscount Ebrington, M.P. for Marylebone - from a daguerreotype by Claudet, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Viscount Ebrington, M.P. for Marylebone - from a daguerreotype by Claudet, 1854. British peer, soldier and politician: Deputy-Lieutenant of the county of Devon, Lieutenant-Colonel in the North Devon Yeomanry Cavalry, Lord of the Treasury, Secretary of the Poor-law Board. To the foreigners it seems a strange result of our "democratic" Constitution that all the principal offices of State should be filled by aristocrats; and the domestic critics attribute the same phenomena to an obvious cause - that is to say, the undue influence of family interest in the distribution of patronage....[However, ]...the young aristocracy of the British empire differs from that of almost every other country in the admirable training for public life received by its members, and in their average fitness for the service of the State, whether in military or civil capacities'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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This daguerreotype, taken by the renowned French photographer Léon Claudet in 1854, showcases Viscount Ebrington, an influential British politician, soldier, and peer. At the time of this photograph, Viscount Ebrington held several significant positions, including Deputy-Lieutenant of Devon, Lieutenant-Colonel in the North Devon Yeomanry Cavalry, Lord of the Treasury, and Secretary of the Poor-law Board. The image of Viscount Ebrington, with his stern yet composed expression and impeccably dressed attire, may strike foreign observers as an unusual representation of the British political landscape. They might find it peculiar that the principal offices of the State are dominated by aristocrats. However, the British system functions differently from that of most other countries. The young aristocracy in the British Empire undergoes an exceptional training for public life, setting them apart from their counterparts elsewhere. As the "Illustrated London News" noted in 1854, "the domestic critics attribute the same phenomena to an obvious cause - that is to say, the undue influence of family interest in the distribution of patronage." Yet, this perspective fails to acknowledge the unique advantages of the British aristocracy's education and preparation for public service. The aristocracy's involvement in the military and civil capacities is a testament to their readiness to serve the State. The rigorous training they receive, both in the field and in the halls of power, equips them with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their roles. Viscount Ebrington's impressive resume is a prime example of the British aristocracy's dedication to public service and their fitness to wield the responsibilities that come with their titles.
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