5th D Buccleuch (V Fair)
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5th D Buccleuch (V Fair)
WALTER FRANCIS SCOTT, fifth duke of BUCCLEUCH and seventh of QUEENSBERRY Statesman, depicted reading the Daily Telegraph. Date: 1806 - 1884
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1806 1884 Buccleuch Daily Depicted Francis Queensberry Scott Seventh Telegraph Walter
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1. Title: "The Fifth Duke of Buccleuch, Walter Francis Scott (1806-1884): A Moment of Reflection with the Daily Telegraph" In this evocative image, the Fifth Duke of Buccleuch, Walter Francis Scott (1806-1884), is depicted in a quiet moment of contemplation as he reads the Daily Telegraph. The Duke, who was also the seventh Duke of Queensberry, was a prominent statesman of his time, serving in various political capacities throughout the 19th century. Born on October 25, 1806, at Bowhill House in Scotland, Walter Francis Scott assumed the title of Duke of Buccleuch upon the death of his father in 1812. He was educated at Eton College and Trinity College, Cambridge, before entering public life. In 1831, he was elected as the Member of Parliament for Roxburghshire, a position he held until 1835. Throughout his political career, the Duke was known for his strong conservative views and his dedication to the interests of his constituents. He served as Lord Chamberlain from 1852 to 1858 and as Secretary of State for Scotland from 1858 to 1859. In 1866, he was appointed as the Master-General of the Ordnance, a position he held until his retirement from public life in 1880. Despite his busy political schedule, the Duke found time for leisurely pursuits, such as reading the Daily Telegraph. This image captures a moment of respite, as he immerses himself in the news of the day. The Duke's attire, with its elegant waistcoat and cravat, speaks to the refined sensibilities of the Victorian era. The Duke passed away on February 25, 1884, leaving behind a legacy as a dedicated public servant and a prominent figure in Scottish and British history. This photograph, taken during his later years, serves as a poignant reminder of a bygone era and the enduring power of the written word.
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