Charles Wood, 1st Viscount Halifax (1800-1885), Politician and Chancellor of the Exchequer
Sitter in 26 portraits
Wood entered Parliament in 1826. A cautiously progressive liberal, he responded to the shifts in public opinion in his time. He was enthusiastic about Parliamentary reform and was committed to repealing the Corn Laws. He succeeded to the Baronetcy on his father's death in 1846. He held several senior government offices, including Chancellor of the Exchequer, First Lord of the Admiralty and Secretary of State for India.
by John Doyle, printed by Alfred Ducôte, published by Thomas McLean
lithograph, published 11 August 1840
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by John Doyle, printed by Alfred Ducôte, published by Thomas McLean
lithograph, published 14 September 1840
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Stothard's admired picture of "The Procession of the Flitch of Bacon". Somewhat Metamorphosed!
by John Doyle, published by Thomas McLean, printed by General Lithographic Establishment, after Thomas Stothard
lithograph, published 11 February 1841
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by John Doyle, published by Thomas McLean, printed by General Lithographic Establishment
lithograph, published 5 May 1841
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by John Doyle, published by Thomas McLean, printed by General Lithographic Establishment
lithograph, published 7 May 1841
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Steering between Scylla and Charybdis
by John Doyle, published by Thomas McLean, printed by General Lithographic Establishment
lithograph, published 19 May 1841
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Business and Finance
Politics, Government and Diplomacy
Place
India
