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Hugh Culling Eardley Childers, 1878. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
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Hugh Culling Eardley Childers, 1878. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Hugh Culling Eardley Childers, 1878. After serving as a member of the Government of Victoria, in Australia, Childers returned to Britain and, in 1860, was elected as MP for Pontefract, representing the Liberal Party. He held various government posts, including First Lord of the Admiralty between 1868 and 1871. He became Secretary for War in 1880, then succeeded Gladstone as Chancellor of the Exchequer in 1882. He supported Gladstones policy of Irish Home Rule, and served as Home Secretary in the short-lived Liberal government of 1886, by which time he was MP for Edinburgh South, having lost Pontefract in 1885. Childers retired from active politics at the General Election of 1892. From Men of Mark: a gallery of contemporary portraits of men distinguished in the Senate, the Church, in science, literature and art, the army, navy, law, medicine, etc. Photographed from life by Lock and Whitfield, with brief biographical notices by Thompson Cooper. (Conducted by G. C. Whitfield.) (London, 1876-1883)
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This print showcases Hugh Culling Eardley Childers, a prominent figure in British politics during the late 19th century. Captured by renowned photographers Lock & Whitfield, this portrait exudes an air of dignity and intellect. Childers began his political career in Australia as a member of the Government of Victoria before returning to Britain. In 1860, he was elected as MP for Pontefract, representing the Liberal Party. Throughout his tenure, he held various government positions including First Lord of the Admiralty and Secretary for War. A staunch supporter of Irish Home Rule, Childers played a significant role in implementing Gladstone's policies. In 1882, he succeeded Gladstone as Chancellor of the Exchequer and later served as Home Secretary in a short-lived Liberal government. Despite losing his seat in Pontefract in 1885, Childers continued to contribute to public service and was eventually elected as MP for Edinburgh South. However, after retiring from active politics following the General Election of 1892, he left behind an enduring legacy. This remarkable print is part of "Men of Mark: A Gallery of Contemporary Portraits" featuring distinguished individuals from various fields such as science, literature, art, military service, law, and medicine. Lock & Whitfield expertly captured not only Childers' physical likeness but also his commanding presence that made him one among many notable men featured within this esteemed collection.
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