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Charles Arthur Russell
Sir Charles Arthur Russell, Baron Russell of Killowen (1832 - 1900), Irish statesman of the 19th century, and Lord Chief Justice of England. Date: 1898
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This striking photograph captures Sir Charles Arthur Russell, 1st Baron Russell of Killowen (1832-1900), an influential Irish statesman and Lord Chief Justice of England during the late 19th century. Russell was born in Dublin, Ireland, and educated at Trinity College, Cambridge. He began his political career as a Liberal Member of Parliament (MP) for County Monaghan in 1865. Russell's legal career began in earnest when he was appointed Solicitor General for Ireland in 1874, and he went on to become Attorney General for England and Wales in 1880. In 1885, he was appointed Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, a position he held until his retirement in 1898. Russell's tenure as Lord Chief Justice was marked by his commitment to reforming the criminal justice system and improving prison conditions. He was also known for his strong stance on the separation of powers and the independence of the judiciary. Despite his successful legal and political careers, Russell faced personal tragedy when his wife and two children died in quick succession in the late 1870s. He was later knighted in 1885 and created a baron in 1895. This photograph, taken in 1898, shows Russell in his later years, with a distinguished air and a stern expression. His impressive career as a statesman and judge left a lasting impact on British politics and the legal system, and he remains an important figure in Irish and British history.
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