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Henry Percy, Earl Percy
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Henry Percy, Earl Percy
Henry Algernon George Percy, Earl Percy (1871 - 1909), Lord Warkworth until 1899, was a British Conservative politician. He held political office under Arthur Balfour as Under-Secretary of State for India and Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs before his early death in 1909. Date: 1897
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1897 Affairs Algernon Conservative Foreign Percy Warkworth
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This striking photograph captures Henry Algernon George Percy, 7th Earl Percy (1871-1899 until becoming Earl, 1909), in the prime of his political career. Born into the noble Percy family, he held the title of Lord Warkworth until his father's death. A British Conservative politician, Earl Percy rose through the ranks of the party, serving under Arthur Balfour in significant roles. In 1897, he was appointed as Under-Secretary of State for India, demonstrating his competence and dedication to the British colonial administration. Two years later, Earl Percy was promoted to the position of Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, further solidifying his standing in the Conservative Party and the British government. The photograph, taken during this period, showcases Earl Percy's distinguished appearance and the air of authority that accompanied his political stature. Tragically, Earl Percy's promising political career was cut short when he passed away in 1909, leaving behind a legacy as a dedicated and accomplished British Conservative politician. This image serves as a poignant reminder of a man who made significant contributions to the political landscape of late 19th-century Britain, particularly in the areas of foreign affairs and colonial administration.
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