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WILLIAM LYGON, 7th Earl BEAUCHAMP (1872-1938), styled Viscount Elmley until 1891. British Liberal politician and Governor of New South Wales between 1899 and 1901. Resigned from office when political enemies threatened to make public his homosexuality. Supposedly the model for Lord Marchmain in Evelyn Waughs novel, Brideshead Revisited. Caption: New South Wales Date: 1872-1938
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1. Title: "William Lygon, 7th Earl Beauchamp: A Scandalized Governor William Lygon, 7th Earl Beauchamp (1872-1938), styled Viscount Elmley until 1891, was a prominent British Liberal politician and the Governor of New South Wales from 1899 to 1901. Born into the aristocratic Lygon family, Beauchamp's political career began in earnest when he was appointed as a Member of Parliament for Worcester in 1895. His tenure as Governor of New South Wales marked a significant period in the history of the Australian colony, during which he oversaw various infrastructure projects and promoted education and agriculture. However, Beauchamp's personal life was far from the public image of a respected colonial administrator. He was rumored to be homosexual, a fact that was kept hidden from the public during his time in office. The threat of exposure loomed large when political enemies began to gather evidence of his private life, leading Beauchamp to resign from his position as Governor in 1901. Despite the scandal that surrounded him, Beauchamp continued to play a role in British politics. He was appointed as a Lord-in-Waiting to King George V in 1905 and later served as a Deputy Lieutenant of Worcestershire. Beauchamp's personal life remained a source of speculation and intrigue, and he was rumored to be the inspiration for the character of Lord Marchmain in Evelyn Waugh's novel, Brideshead Revisited. This photograph of William Lygon, 7th Earl Beauchamp, offers a glimpse into the life of a man who defied the expectations of his time. His story is a reminder of the complexities of history and the human condition, as well as the enduring power of scandal and gossip to shape public perception. [Mary Evans Picture Library/Print Collector/Getty Images]"
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