William Cowper-Temple 2
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William Cowper-Temple 2
WILLIAM FRANCIS COWPER, later COWPER-TEMPLE, later Baron MOUNT-TEMPLE : statesman, who carried out many useful reforms and improvements. Date: 1811 - 1888
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1811 1888 Baron Carried Cowper Francis Improvements Mount Reforms
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1. Title: "William Cowper-Temple, 2nd Baron Mount Temple: A Pioneering Statesman of the 19th Century" William Cowper-Temple, 2nd Baron Mount Temple (1811-1888), was a prominent English statesman who left an indelible mark on British history through his numerous reforms and improvements during the Victorian era. This evocative portrait, captured in 1811, showcases the young and ambitious baron as he embarked on a career dedicated to public service and social progress. Born into the esteemed Cowper-Temple family, William was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge, and entered Parliament in 1835 as the Member of Parliament (MP) for County Meath. His political career was marked by a strong commitment to reform, particularly in the areas of education, agriculture, and public health. One of his most significant achievements was the establishment of the Metropolitan Asylums Board, which oversaw the construction of workhouses and the implementation of a more humane approach to the care of the poor. Cowper-Temple also played a crucial role in the passage of the Education Act of 1870, which provided for the establishment of school boards and the establishment of elementary education for all children between the ages of 5 and 13. In agriculture, Cowper-Temple was a champion of the use of science and technology to improve farming practices and increase productivity. He was a founding member of the Royal Agricultural Society and served as its president from 1866 to 1868. Throughout his life, William Cowper-Temple remained dedicated to the betterment of society and left a lasting legacy as a visionary statesman and reformer. This portrait, taken in 1811, serves as a testament to his early ambition and the remarkable impact he would have on the course of British history.
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