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Henry Thomas Lowry Corry

(1803-1873), First Lord of the Admiralty and politician; MP for Tyrone

Early Victorian Portraits Catalogue Entry

Sitter in 3 portraits
Corry entered Parliament as MP for Tyrone County, a family seat, in 1826 and represented it for almost fifty years until his death. He served as Comptroller of the Household in Robert Peel's first administration and Junior Lord of the Admiralty in Peel's second government. He was subsequently appointed secretary to the Admiralty in 1858. In 1867 Corry entered the Cabinet as First Lord of the Admiralty, an office he held until his death.

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The House of Commons, 1833, by Sir George Hayter - NPG 54

The House of Commons, 1833

by Sir George Hayter
oil on canvas, 1833-1843
On display in Room 12 on Floor 3 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG 54

Henry Thomas Lowry Corry, by and published by William Walker - NPG Ax15852

Henry Thomas Lowry Corry

by and published by William Walker
albumen print, published 1867
NPG Ax15852

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