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CHICHESTER SAMUEL PARKINSON-FORTESCUE, 2nd Baron Clermont and 1st Baron Carlingford (1823 -1898), known as Lord Carlingford from 1874 to 1887 and Lord Clermont after 1887. British statesman and Liberal politician. Made Chief Secretary for Ireland in 1865, serving in Gladstones cabinet but later parting on the question of Irish Home Rule. Caption: He married Lady Waldegrave and governed Ireland Date: 1823 -1898
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1823 1898 Baron Cabinet Carlingford Chichester Chief Clermont Fortescue Gladstone Liberal Parkinson Rule Samuel Secretary Vanity Waldegrave
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1. Title: "Lord Carlingford (Chichester Samuel Parkinson-Fortescue, 3rd Earl): A British Statesman and Liberal Politician, Governed Ireland in the Midst of the Irish Home Rule Debate This portrait depicts Chichester Samuel Parkinson-Fortescue, the 3rd Earl of Carlingford and previously the 2nd Baron Clermont (1823-1898). Born into the aristocracy, Fortescue made a name for himself as a prominent British statesman and Liberal politician. Fortescue's political career began in earnest when he was appointed as Chief Secretary for Ireland in 1865, serving under the leadership of Prime Minister William E. Gladstone. During his tenure, he was a key figure in Gladstone's cabinet, contributing to the implementation of various liberal reforms. However, Fortescue's stance on the Irish Home Rule question ultimately led to a rift between him and Gladstone. In 1874, Fortescue was granted a new title, becoming the 1st Baron Carlingford. He continued to hold political office, but his opposition to Irish Home Rule set him apart from the Liberal Party. Despite his differences with Gladstone, Fortescue's service to the British government was significant, and his role in Irish governance during a tumultuous period in the country's history left a lasting impact. Fortescue married Lady Waldegrave, and their union added to the noble connections that shaped his political career. This photograph, taken during his time as a prominent figure in British politics, captures the essence of a man who navigated the complexities of 19th-century British and Irish politics with grace and determination. Date: 1823-1898 Subject: Chichester Samuel Parkinson-Fortescue, 3rd Earl of Carlingford (Lord Carlingford) Keywords: British statesman, Liberal politician, Chief Secretary for Ireland, Gladstone, Irish Home Rule, Waldegrave, 19th century, aristocracy, political career, Irish governance, noble connections.
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