Edmund Hammond, Vanity Fair, Ape
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Edmund Hammond, Vanity Fair, Ape
GEORGE CECIL WELD-FORESTER, 3rd Baron Forester (1807-1886) British Tory and Conservative politician. Member of Parliament for Wenlock from 1828, a seat he would hold for 46 years. In 1873 he became Father of the House of Commons as the longest serving member of the House, before succeeding his elder brother a year later as third Baron Forester and entering the House of Lords. Caption: The ex-Father of the House Date: 1807 - 1886
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1807 1886 Baron Cecil Commons Conservative Forester Longest Lords Member Parliament Serving Tory Vanity Weld Wenlock
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This photograph, published in Vanity Fair in an era of political intrigue and social change, features George Cecil Weld-Forester, 3rd Baron Forester (1807-1886). A prominent British Tory and Conservative politician, Forester began his political career as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Wenlock in 1828, a position he would hold for an impressive 46 years. In 1873, he reached a remarkable milestone as the Father of the House of Commons, the longest-serving member of the House, before his elder brother's death in 1874 granted him the title of third Baron Forester and a seat in the House of Lords. Forester's political tenure spanned over five decades, witnessing significant events such as the Reform Act of 1832, the Irish Potato Famine, and the rise of the Liberal Party. This photograph, taken towards the end of his illustrious career, captures the essence of a man who dedicated his life to the political landscape of his time. The playful addition of the ape, a common motif in Vanity Fair's satirical portraits, adds an intriguing layer to the image, inviting the viewer to ponder the true nature of power and vanity in politics. This evocative image, showcasing the charisma and wit of a man who left an indelible mark on British political history, is a testament to the rich tapestry of the past and the enduring allure of political intrigue.
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