Birkenhead / Fe Smith / 1911
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Birkenhead / Fe Smith / 1911
FREDERICK EDWIN SMITH Lord Birkenhead lawyer and statesman Date: 1872 - 1930
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1872 Birkenhead Edwin Frederick Lawyer Smith
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This photograph captures Frederick Edwin Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead, in the prime of his career as a lawyer and statesman in 1911. Born on February 28, 1872, in Birkenhead, England, Smith would go on to make a significant impact on British politics and law. Smith's legal prowess was evident from an early age. He attended Balliol College, Oxford, and was called to the bar at the Inner Temple in 1898. He quickly gained a reputation as a brilliant lawyer, specializing in constitutional and criminal law. In 1906, he was appointed Queen's Counsel, and in 1911, he was elevated to the House of Lords as the Conservative Party's first peer under the Life Peerages Act. As a statesman, Smith served in various capacities in the British government, including as Secretary of State for India and Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs. He played a crucial role in the negotiations leading to the Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1921, which ended the Irish War of Independence and paved the way for the Irish Free State. Smith's political career was not without controversy. He was a strong proponent of imperialism and was criticized for his role in the Amritsar Massacre of 1919, where British troops killed hundreds of unarmed Indian civilians. However, his legal expertise and political acumen made him a formidable figure in British politics. This photograph captures Smith in the midst of his political and legal successes, with an air of confidence and authority. The black-and-white image, taken in 1911, is a testament to a remarkable life dedicated to serving his country and upholding the law. Smith passed away on October 27, 1930, leaving behind a rich legacy in British history.
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