Edward Robert Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Earl of Lytton (1831-1891), 'Owen Meredith'; Poet; Viceroy of India

Sitter in 16 portraits
Viceroy of India 1876-80; he proclaimed Queen Victoria Empress of India, 1877; a popular ambassador at Paris, 1887-91; published several volumes of poetry during his diplomatic career