E H Carson
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E H Carson
EDWARD HENRY CARSON BARON CARSON OF DUNCAIRN British jurist and politician, leader of Irish Unionists (1910-21) Date: 1854 - 1935
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1854 Baron Bowtie Carson Jurist Pince Speaking Unionists Vanity 1935
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This photograph captures the intense gaze and unwavering determination of Edward Henry Carson, 1st Baron Carson of Duncairn (1854-1935), an influential British jurist and politician who played a pivotal role in Irish politics during a tumultuous period in history. Born in 1854, Carson rose to prominence as a barrister and later entered politics, becoming a leading figure in Irish Unionism. He served as the Attorney General for Ireland from 1910 to 1914 and as the Leader of the Unionist Party from 1910 to 1921. During the volatile years leading up to the partition of Ireland, Carson's fiery speeches and unyielding stance against Home Rule galvanized Unionist support. In this image, taken during the height of his political career, Carson is shown in profile, wearing a crisp blue shirt, bowtie, and pince-nez, exuding an air of authority and conviction. The photograph was published in Vanity Fair in 1912, just a few years before the momentous events that would shape the course of Irish history. Carson's legacy continues to be felt today, as his role in the partition of Ireland and his contributions to British jurisprudence remain subjects of great interest and debate.
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