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Racegoer / Gilpin Vf 1908
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Victor Alexander George Robert Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton (1876 1947), styled Viscount Knebworth until 1891, was a British politician and colonial administrator. He served as Governor of Bengal between 1922 and 1927 and was briefly Acting Viceroy of India in 1926. Caption: Victor
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This photograph captures the elegant and distinguished figure of Victor Alexander George Robert Bulwer-Lytton, 2nd Earl of Lytton, at a race meeting in Gilpin, England, circa 1908. Born on February 15, 1876, Lytton was styled Viscount Knebworth until he inherited the earldom in 1891. He was educated at Eton College and the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, and served in the British Army before turning to politics. Lytton's political career began in earnest when he was elected as the Member of Parliament for East Hertfordshire in 1900. He held this seat until 1922, when he was appointed as the Governor of Bengal, a position he held until 1927. During his tenure in India, Lytton implemented various reforms aimed at improving the lives of the Indian people, including the introduction of the Bengal Education Bill and the establishment of the Bengal Public Service Commission. In 1926, Lytton briefly served as Acting Viceroy of India during the absence of the Viceroy, Lord Irwin, on a diplomatic mission to China. His time in India came to an end in 1927, and he returned to England, where he continued to serve as a Member of Parliament until 1931. This photograph, taken during a leisurely moment at the races, offers a glimpse into the personal life of a man who dedicated much of his career to public service and the betterment of others. With his impeccable attire and air of confidence, Lord Lytton cuts a striking figure amidst the bustling scene of the racecourse.
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