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Michael Edward Hicks Beach, 1st Earl St Aldwyn, English statesman, 1881. Artist: George J Stodart
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Michael Edward Hicks Beach, 1st Earl St Aldwyn, English statesman, 1881. Artist: George J Stodart
Michael Edward Hicks Beach, 1st Earl St Aldwyn, English statesman, 1881. Hicks Beach entered Parliament as Conservative MP for East Gloucestershire in 1864. He held a variety of Cabinet posts during his career, including Chancellor of the Exchequer on two occasions, from 1885 to 1886 and again between 1895 and 1902 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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Alex Alex Bassano Alexander Alexander Bassano Bassano Chancellor Of The Exchequer Conservative Earl George J George J Stodart Government Member Of Parliament Stodart 1st Earl St Aldwyn Hicks Beach Print Collector2 Sir Michael Hicks Beach
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Michael Edward Hicks Beach, 1st Earl St Aldwyn - A Resolute Victorian Statesman
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. This black and white portrait print showcases the distinguished figure of Michael Edward Hicks Beach, 1st Earl St Aldwyn. Painted by the talented artist George J Stodart in 1881, this image captures the essence of a prominent English statesman during the late 19th century. Hicks Beach's political journey began when he entered Parliament as Conservative MP for East Gloucestershire in 1864. Throughout his illustrious career, he held various Cabinet positions, including two terms as Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1885 to 1886 and again between 1895 and 1902. The engraving is extracted from Alexander Charles Ewalds' renowned publication "The Right Hon Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield, and His Times" published by William Mackenzie in London in that same year. It serves as a testament to Hicks Beach's significant contributions to British politics during an era characterized by rapid societal changes. With a stern yet thoughtful profile captured through meticulous detail by Stodart's skilled hand, this monochrome portrait encapsulates both power and wisdom. As one gazes upon it today, we are reminded of Sir Michael Hicks Beach's unwavering dedication to public service and his pivotal role within conservative circles. This historic print offers us a glimpse into an influential period in British history while honoring the legacy of a remarkable man who shaped it.
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