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Henry Dundas (later 1st Viscount Melville)
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Henry Dundas (later 1st Viscount Melville)
Henry Dundas (1742-1811) - became 1st Viscount Melville in 1802. A Scottish advocate and Tory politician. He was the first Secretary of State for War and became, in 1806, the last person to be impeached in the United Kingdom, for misappropriation of public money. Date: circa 1780s
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1780s Advocate Dundas Impeached Melville Secretary Tory Viscount
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1. Title: "Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville: A Scottish Politician's Rise and Fall in the Late 18th Century". This evocative portrait captures the visage of Henry Dundas, a prominent Scottish advocate and Tory politician who rose to prominence in British politics during the late 18th century. Born in 1742, Dundas began his career as an advocate in Scotland before turning to politics. He was appointed as the Secretary at War in 1794, a position he held for over a decade, during which time he played a significant role in shaping British military strategy during the French Revolutionary Wars. Dundas' tenure as Secretary at War was marked by controversy, however. In 1806, he was impeached by the House of Lords for misappropriation of public funds, becoming the last person to be impeached in the United Kingdom. The charges related to the use of public money to pay pensions to Scottish soldiers, which Dundas had authorized without parliamentary approval. Despite his fall from grace, this portrait, dating from the 1780s, captures Dundas in his prime. The artist has skillfully rendered the intricacies of his subject's face, from the furrowed brow and piercing gaze, to the subtle play of light and shadow that adds depth and dimension to the image. The sitter's elegant attire, complete with a sash and star, underscores his status as a man of power and influence. This portrait offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a complex and controversial figure in British history, whose legacy continues to be debated by historians and scholars to this day.
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