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5th Earl Fitzwilliam
WILLIAM THOMAS SPENCER WENTWORTH, fifth earl FITZWILLIAM Statesman, Lord-lieutenant of the West Riding of Yorkshire
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1786 1857 Fitzwilliam Lieutenant Spencer Wentworth Will I Am
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1. Title: "The 5th Earl Fitzwilliam: Statesman and Lord-lieutenant of the West Riding of Yorkshire" This evocative photograph captures the distinguished visage of the 5th Earl Fitzwilliam, William Thomas Spencer Wentworth (1786-1857), as he gazes intently into the distance. Born on March 1, 1786, Wentworth was an esteemed statesman and Lord-lieutenant of the West Riding of Yorkshire, a position he held from 1835 until his death in 1857. The Earl's noble lineage can be traced back to the ancient Anglo-Saxon family of Wentworth, with the Fitzwilliam title originating from the Norman Conquest. His forebears held significant influence in the political and social spheres of England for centuries. Wentworth's impressive career began in 1806 when he was elected as the Member of Parliament for Malton. He later served as the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and the Postmaster General under the Tory administration. In 1835, he was appointed as the Lord-lieutenant of the West Riding of Yorkshire, a position that placed him at the helm of the region's administration and law enforcement. During his tenure as Lord-lieutenant, Wentworth worked diligently to improve the living conditions of the people in his jurisdiction. He oversaw the construction of schools, roads, and bridges, and played a crucial role in the establishment of the West Riding Infirmary in Wakefield. His commitment to public service earned him the respect and admiration of the people of Yorkshire. This photograph, taken in 1857, captures the Earl in the prime of his later years. His stern yet compassionate expression reflects the weight of responsibility he bore as a statesman and lord, as well as his unwavering dedication to the welfare of his people. The photograph is a testament to the indelible mark he left on the history of West Yorkshire and the United Kingdom as a whole.
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