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Lord Frederick Cavendish (1836-1882)
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Lord Frederick Cavendish (1836-1882)
Engraving of Lord Frederick Cavendish MP, the Chief Secretary for Ireland, who was assassinated in Phoenix Park, Dublin, 1882
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1836 1882 Assassinated Cavendish Chief Dublin Frederick Phoenix Secretary
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This engraving captures the distinguished visage of Lord Frederick Cavendish, an English statesman who served as Chief Secretary for Ireland from 1881 until his tragic and untimely death in 1882. Born on July 21, 1836, Cavendish was a Member of Parliament (MP) in the House of Commons, representing the Liberal Party. His political career began in earnest when he was appointed as an Under-Secretary of State for War and the Colonies in 1868. In 1881, Cavendish was appointed as the Chief Secretary for Ireland, a position that placed him at the forefront of British rule in Ireland during a time of great political unrest. His tenure was marked by his commitment to implementing reforms aimed at improving the lives of the Irish people, particularly in the areas of education and land reform. However, Cavendish's efforts were cut short on May 6, 1882, when he was assassinated in Phoenix Park, Dublin, along with his chief advisor, Thomas Henry Burke. The assassination was carried out by members of the Irish National Invincibles, a radical Irish nationalist group. Cavendish's death shocked the British public and marked a turning point in the history of Irish-British relations. This engraving serves as a poignant reminder of Lord Frederick Cavendish's brief but significant tenure as Chief Secretary for Ireland and the tragic circumstances that ended his life. The image, produced by ILN (Illustrated London News), is a testament to the historical importance of this figure and the turbulent political climate of the time.
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