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Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook, English politician, 1881. Artist: E Stodart
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Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook, English politician, 1881. Artist: E Stodart
Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook, English politician, 1881. Hardy (1814-1906) first entered Parliament as a Conservative member for Leominster in 1856. In 1865 he enjoyed the distinction of defeating William Gladstone in winning the parliamentary seat of Oxford. He served in various ministerial posts in Conservative governments between 1866 and his retirement from public life in 1892, at which time he was made an Earl. An engraving from Alexander Charles Ewalds The Right Hon Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield, and His Times, William Mackenzie, (London, 1881)
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This black and white portrait captures Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, the 1st Earl of Cranbrook, a prominent English politician in 1881. The artist, E Stodart, skillfully portrays Hardy's dignified profile with meticulous detail. Hardy's political career was remarkable; he began as a Conservative member for Leominster in 1856 and later achieved the extraordinary feat of defeating William Gladstone to win the parliamentary seat of Oxford in 1865. Throughout his tenure, he held various ministerial positions within Conservative governments until retiring from public life in 1892 when he was bestowed with an earldom. The engraving is taken from Alexander Charles Ewalds' publication titled "The Right Hon Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield, and His Times" published by William Mackenzie in London during the same year. This historical artwork provides us with a glimpse into Victorian politics and society during the late 19th century. As we admire this monochromatic masterpiece, we are reminded of Hardy's significant contributions to British politics as a respected statesman and member of parliament. His dedication to serving his country under conservative principles has left an indelible mark on British history. This print serves as both a visual testament to Hardy's legacy and a window into an era defined by political intrigue and societal transformation.
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