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Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns, 19th century British statesman, (1900). Artist: Russell & Sons
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Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns, 19th century British statesman, (1900). Artist: Russell & Sons
Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns, 19th century British statesman, (1900). Born in Ireland, Cairns (1810-1885) entered Parliament as a member for Belfast in 1852. A lawyer, he was appointed Solicitor-General in 1858, and in Disraelis short-lived Conservative government of 1868, Cairns served as Lord Chancellor, a position he again held in Disraelis second administration between 1874 and 1880. He was made 1st Earl Cairns in 1878. A print from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Volume IV, Cassell and Company, London, Paris, New York, Melbourne, 1900
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This print captures the distinguished figure of Hugh Cairns, 1st Earl Cairns, a prominent British statesman from the 19th century. Created by Russell & Sons in 1900, this portrait showcases Cairns' commanding presence and dignified demeanor. Born in Ireland in 1810, Cairns embarked on a successful career that led him to become a respected lawyer and politician. He entered Parliament as a member for Belfast in 1852 and later served as Solicitor-General in 1858. In Disraeli's Conservative government of 1868, he held the esteemed position of Lord Chancellor. His political prowess was further recognized when he assumed the same role during Disraeli's second administration between 1874 and 1880. In recognition of his contributions to public service, Cairns was bestowed with the title of 1st Earl Cairns in 1878. This engraving is part of "The Life and Times of Queen Victoria". Volume IV by Robert Wilson, published by Cassell and Company. Through this image, we are transported back to an era defined by Victorian values and conservative politics. It serves as a testament to Hugh McCalmont Cairn's enduring legacy as an influential statesman who dedicated his life to serving his country with integrity and distinction.
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