Viscount Goschen Collection

The movers and seconders of the addresses in both Houses of Parliament: Mr. Göschen..., 1864. Creator: Unknown
The movers and seconders of the addresses in both Houses of Parliament: Mr. Goschen, Member for the City, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by John and Charles Watkins

The Graphic, Front Cover February 6th. 1886, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The Graphic, Front Cover February 6th. 1886, 1886. The defeat of the Conservative government of Mr Jesse Collings amendment to the address. From "The Graphic

Viscount Goschen (b / w photo)
3091655 Viscount Goschen (b/w photo) by Stone, J. Benjamin (1838-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Viscount Goschen. Photograph from Sir Benjamin Stones Pictures (Cassell)

The Right Honorable George Joachim Goschen, 1890s, (c1907). Portrait of British politician George Joachim Goschen, 1st Viscount Goschen (1831-1907), MP for the City of London

Puzzle head depicting British politician George Joachim Goschen, from Punch, 1899. A print from The Magazine of Art, Cassell and Company, Limited, 1899

George Joachim Goschen, Chancellor of the Exchequer, 1887. Artist: R Taylor
George Joachim Goschen, Chancellor of the Exchequer, 1887. A Liberal, then a Liberal Unionist, Goschen (1831-1907) held various ministerial posts during his political career

Right Hon George Joachim Goschen, MP for the City of London, 1877. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Right Hon George Joachim Goschen, MP for the City of London, 1877. A Liberal, then a Liberal Unionist, Goschen held various ministerial posts during his political career

Three Jolly Post Boys!, 1888. Artist: Joseph Swain
Three Jolly Post Boys!, 1888. William Henry Smith is on the left in this cartoon. He was the First Lord of the Treasury and Leader of the House in Lord Salisburys Conservative government

Consol-ation, 1888. Artist: Joseph Swain
Consol-ation, 1888. Mr George Goschen is the Conservative Chancellor of the Exchequer, appointed by Salisbury after the resignation of Lord Randolph Churchill

The New Hatch, 1887. Artist: Joseph Swain
The New Hatch, 1887. Mr George Goschen, the Conservative Chancellor of the Exchequer, is the mother hen in this cartoon. In Queen Victorias Golden Jubilee Year

Not for Joe!, 1885. Artist: Joseph Swain
Not for Joe!, 1885. Mr George Goschen had been the Liberal governments President of the Poor Law Board. Here he is being wooed by Lord Randolph Churchill of the Conservative Party

The Ugly Duckling, 1873. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Ugly Duckling, 1873. Britannia and Neptune watch one of the new iron-clad ships Devastation leave port. Such ships were armed with giant guns

Portrait of George Joachim Goschen (b / w photo)
XIR888166 Portrait of George Joachim Goschen (b/w photo) by Fry, Roger Eliot (1866-1934); Archives Larousse, Paris, France; (add.info.: George Joachim Goschen)

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Viscount Goschen was a prominent British politician and statesman in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Known for his intelligence, eloquence, and diplomatic skills, he served in various high-ranking government positions including Chancellor of the Exchequer and First Lord of the Admiralty. Born George Joachim Goschen in 1831, he came from a wealthy and influential family with ties to banking and politics. Educated at Oxford University, he quickly rose through the ranks of the Conservative Party due to his sharp intellect and ability to navigate complex political landscapes. As Chancellor of the Exchequer, Viscount Goschen implemented several key financial reforms that helped stabilize Britain's economy during a period of economic uncertainty. He also played a crucial role in modernizing the British Navy as First Lord of the Admiralty, ensuring that it remained a formidable force on the world stage. Despite facing criticism from some quarters for his policies, Viscount Goschen was widely respected for his integrity and dedication to public service. His legacy continues to be remembered today as an example of leadership and statesmanship in times of great change and challenge.