Dudley Earl Harrowby - 3
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Dudley Earl Harrowby - 3
DUDLEY RYDER, first earl of HARROWBY statesman Date: 1762 - 1847
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1762 1847 Dudley Ryder Harrowby
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1. Title: "Dudley Ryder, 1st Earl of Harrowby: A Distinguished Statesman of the 19th Century" This portrait depicts Dudley Ryder, 1st Earl of Harrowby (1762-1847), an influential British statesman who graced the political landscape during the early 19th century. Born into the noble Ryder family, Harrowby's illustrious career began in the House of Commons, where he represented various constituencies between 1784 and 1796. In 1802, Harrowby was appointed as a Lord of the Treasury under the administration of Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger. His tenure in this position marked the beginning of his rise to prominence in British politics. In 1806, Harrowby was elevated to the House of Lords upon being granted a peerage, becoming the 1st Earl of Harrowby. Throughout his career, Harrowby held several key positions within the government, including being a Lord Commissioner of the Treasury from 1806 to 1807 and serving as the Postmaster General from 1812 to 1814. He also acted as Lord Privy Seal from 1834 to 1835. Harrowby's political beliefs were characterized by his strong support for the Church of England and his commitment to maintaining the balance of power between the various branches of government. He was a vocal opponent of Catholic emancipation, believing that granting political rights to Catholics would threaten the established religious and political order in Britain. This evocative portrait, captured in the late 18th or early 19th century, offers a glimpse into the distinguished life and career of Dudley Ryder, 1st Earl of Harrowby – a statesman who left an indelible mark on British history.
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