First Viscount Chilston
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First Viscount Chilston
Aretas Akers-Douglas First Viscount CHILSTON Statesman Date: 1851 - 1926
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1851 Viscount 1926 Akers Douglas
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1. Title: "First Viscount Chilston: Aretas Akers-Douglas, Statesman of the Late Victorian and Early Edwardian Eras" This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the distinguished visage of Aretas Akers-Douglas, 1st Viscount Chilston (1851-1926), an influential statesman of the Late Victorian and Early Edwardian eras. The image, taken in the early 20th century, reveals a man of great intellect and refinement, dressed in the formal attire of the time: a crisp white shirt, a dark suit, and a stylish black tie. Born on March 23, 1851, in London, England, Akers-Douglas began his political career in the Liberal Party, serving as Member of Parliament (MP) for Wiltshire South from 1885 to 1892. He later joined the Conservative Party and was appointed as a Privy Counsellor in 1900. In 1902, he was elevated to the peerage as Viscount Chilston, of Chilston in the County of Kent. Throughout his political tenure, Chilston held several prominent positions, including Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies, Postmaster General, and Lord Privy Seal. He was known for his strong stance on imperial issues and his support for the Boer War. Despite his political achievements, Chilston's life was not without personal tragedy. In 1884, his first wife, Ethel, died by suicide, leaving him to raise their three children alone. He later married Lady Constance Bulwer-Lytton, with whom he had two more children. Chilston's legacy extends beyond his political career. He was an accomplished author, penning several books on historical and political topics, including "The Life of Lord Clive" and "The Life of Lord Palmerston." His contributions to British history and politics continue to be studied and appreciated by scholars and historians today. This photograph of Aretas Akers-Douglas, 1st Viscount Chilston, is a testament to a remarkable life filled with public service, personal loss, and enduring achievements.
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