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Robert Castlereagh
ROBERT STEWART, viscount CASTLEREAGH, second marquess of Londonderry, statesman Date: 1769 - 1822
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1769 1822 Castlereagh Londonderry Marquess Stewart Viscount
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1. Title: "Robert Stewart, Viscount Castlereagh, Marquess of Londonderry: A Prominent 19th Century Statesman" This evocative portrait captures the intense gaze and stern demeanor of Robert Stewart, Viscount Castlereagh, Marquess of Londonderry (1769-1822). Castlereagh was a prominent British statesman who served as the Home Secretary, Foreign Secretary, and Chief Secretary for Ireland during the tumultuous early 19th century. Born on July 13, 1769, in Dublin, Ireland, Castlereagh was educated at Trinity College and entered politics in 1795, representing County Down in the Irish Parliament. He quickly rose through the ranks, becoming a member of the British Parliament in 1801. Castlereagh's political career was marked by his strong support for the Union between Great Britain and Ireland, which he believed would bring stability and prosperity to both nations. He played a key role in the passing of the Act of Union in 1800 and was rewarded with the title of Viscount Castlereagh. During his tenure as Foreign Secretary from 1812 to 1822, Castlereagh navigated the complex diplomatic landscape of Europe, seeking to maintain peace and prevent war. He played a crucial role in the Congress of Vienna, which redrew the map of Europe after the Napoleonic Wars. Despite his many accomplishments, Castlereagh's tenure as Foreign Secretary was not without controversy. His handling of the Irish Potato Famine and the Peterloo Massacre in Manchester led to widespread criticism and calls for his resignation. Tragically, Castlereagh took his own life on August 12, 1822, in London, at the age of 53. The cause of his suicide remains a mystery, but it is believed that the pressures of his political career and personal troubles may have contributed to his despair. This portrait, with its intricate detail and striking composition, offers a glimpse into the complex and often controversial life of one of the most influential statesmen of the early 19th century.
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