John James Robert Manners, 7th Duke of Rutland (1818-1906), Politician
Sitter in 30 portraits
Manners entered parliament as a Tory MP in 1841. He was a leading figure in the Young England movement that was led by Benjamin Disraeli. This idealistic movement asserted the need for a social politics, led by a regenerated aristocracy. Manners was an unswerving supporter of Disraeli, and acted as his counsellor on public affairs and political tactics. This loyalty earned him a place in all Conservative governments between 1852 and 1892. He held cabinet posts as First Commissioner of Works, Postmaster-General and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.
John James Robert Manners, 7th Duke of Rutland
by Unknown photographer
albumen carte-de-visite, 1860s
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John James Robert Manners, 7th Duke of Rutland
by United Association of Photography Limited
wothlytype carte-de-visite, 1864-1867
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John James Robert Manners, 7th Duke of Rutland
by William Walker
albumen print, circa 1867
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John James Robert Manners, 7th Duke of Rutland
by London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company
woodburytype, 1870s
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John James Robert Manners, 7th Duke of Rutland
by Lock & Whitfield, published by Sampson Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington
woodburytype, published 1878
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John James Robert Manners, 7th Duke of Rutland
by Alexander Bassano
carbon print, 1880s
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John James Robert Manners, 7th Duke of Rutland
by Elliott & Fry
lantern slide, 1890s
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John James Robert Manners, 7th Duke of Rutland
by and published by William Walker, after Richard Buckner
mezzotint, published 1 January 1853
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John James Robert Manners, 7th Duke of Rutland
by and published by William Walker, after Richard Buckner
mezzotint, published 1 January 1853
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John James Robert Manners, 7th Duke of Rutland
by Henry Dixon & Son, after Walter William Ouless
photograph, (1886)
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Belvoir Castle Grantham, Lincolnshire
Category
Politics, Government and Diplomacy
Groups
Politicians
Place
Rutland
