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Spencer Compton Cavendish (1833-1908), Marquis of Hartington, British Liberal statesman, 1906
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Spencer Compton Cavendish (1833-1908), Marquis of Hartington, British Liberal statesman, 1906
Spencer Compton Cavendish, Marquis of Hartington, British Liberal statesman, 1900. Cavendish (1833-1908) became leader of the Liberal opposition in 1875, and after Disraelis Conservative government fell in 1880 he was invited to form a government. Instead he opted to serve under Gladstones leadership, holding the offices of Secretary of State for India (1880-1882) then Secretary of State for War (1882-1885). His differences with Gladstone over Irish Home Rule compelled Cavendish to refuse to serve in his government in 1886 and become leader of the Liberal Unionists. He succeeded as Duke of Devonshire in 1891 and entered the House of Lords. From Hignetts Butterfly Medium Cigarette - Modern Statesmen, 1906
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This print captures the distinguished figure of Spencer Compton Cavendish, Marquis of Hartington, a prominent British Liberal statesman in the early 20th century. Dressed impeccably in a formal suit, his grey beard adds an air of wisdom and authority to his appearance. Cavendish's political career was marked by significant achievements and difficult choices. He assumed leadership of the Liberal opposition in 1875 before being invited to form a government after Disraeli's Conservative government fell in 1880. However, he chose instead to serve under Gladstone's leadership as Secretary of State for India (1880-1882) and later as Secretary of State for War (1882-1885). Despite their shared liberal values, Cavendish disagreed with Gladstone over Irish Home Rule, leading him to refuse serving in his government in 1886. This decision compelled him to become leader of the Liberal Unionists. In 1891, Cavendish succeeded as Duke of Devonshire and entered the House of Lords. His aristocratic background is evident from this portrait, reflecting both his status within society and his influential role within politics. This print is part of Hignetts Butterfly Medium Cigarette - Modern Statesmen collection from 1906. It offers us a glimpse into the life and career of one of Britain's notable statesmen during a pivotal era in history.
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