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Alfred Milner, Viscount Milner

(1854-1925), Public servant and politician, High Commissioner for South Africa

20th Century Portraits Catalogue Entry

Sitter in 26 portraits
German-born Milner studied at Oxford University after which he worked as assistant editor of the Pall Mall Gazette. He then became private secretary to Viscount Goshen, the Chancellor of the Exchequer. On Goschen's recommendation, Milner became Under-Secretary of Finance in Egypt. While there he wrote England in Egypt (1892). Milner went on to hold important positions including Chairman of the Inland Revenue (1897-1901) and Governor of the Transvaal (1901-05). In 1902 he became a Viscount for his services during the Boer War. In December 1916, he entered the new coalition government formed by Lloyd George. He served as Secretary of War and later was appointed Colonial Secretary.

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Statesmen of World War I, by Sir James Guthrie - NPG 2463

Statesmen of World War I

by Sir James Guthrie
oil on canvas, 1924-1930
On display in Room 25 on Floor 2 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG 2463

Alfred Milner, Viscount Milner, by Elliott & Fry, published by  Ogden's - NPG x197037

Alfred Milner, Viscount Milner

by Elliott & Fry, published by Ogden's
cigarette card, circa 1897, published circa 1894-1907
NPG x197037

'His Excellency Sir Alfred Milner and Staff, Cape Town, South Africa', by Henry ('Harry') F. Mackern, published by  Underwood & Underwood - NPG x26384

'His Excellency Sir Alfred Milner and Staff, Cape Town, South Africa'

by Henry ('Harry') F. Mackern, published by Underwood & Underwood
albumen stereoscopic card, 1900
NPG x26384

Alfred Milner, Viscount Milner, by H. Walter Barnett - NPG x81502

Alfred Milner, Viscount Milner

by H. Walter Barnett
whole-plate glass negative, early 1900s
NPG x81502

Alfred Milner, Viscount Milner, by H. Walter Barnett - NPG x81503

Alfred Milner, Viscount Milner

by H. Walter Barnett
whole-plate glass negative, early 1900s
NPG x81503

Alfred Milner, Viscount Milner, by H. Walter Barnett - NPG x81504

Alfred Milner, Viscount Milner

by H. Walter Barnett
whole-plate glass negative, early 1900s
NPG x81504

Alfred Milner, Viscount Milner, by H. Walter Barnett - NPG x81505

Alfred Milner, Viscount Milner

by H. Walter Barnett
whole-plate glass negative, early 1900s
NPG x81505

Alfred Milner, Viscount Milner, by H. Walter Barnett - NPG x81506

Alfred Milner, Viscount Milner

by H. Walter Barnett
whole-plate glass negative, early 1900s
NPG x81506

Alfred Milner, Viscount Milner, by H. Walter Barnett - NPG x81507

Alfred Milner, Viscount Milner

by H. Walter Barnett
whole-plate glass negative, early 1900s
NPG x81507

Alfred Milner, Viscount Milner, by H. Walter Barnett - NPG x81508

Alfred Milner, Viscount Milner

by H. Walter Barnett
whole-plate glass negative, early 1900s
NPG x81508

Alfred Milner, Viscount Milner, by H. Walter Barnett - NPG x81509

Alfred Milner, Viscount Milner

by H. Walter Barnett
whole-plate glass negative, early 1900s
NPG x81509

Alfred Milner, Viscount Milner, by H. Walter Barnett - NPG x81545

Alfred Milner, Viscount Milner

by H. Walter Barnett
whole-plate glass negative, early 1900s
NPG x81545

Alfred Milner, Viscount Milner; James G. Stowe, by Henry ('Harry') F. Mackern, published by  Underwood & Underwood - NPG x134434

Alfred Milner, Viscount Milner; James G. Stowe

by Henry ('Harry') F. Mackern, published by Underwood & Underwood
albumen stereoscopic card, 1900
NPG x134434

Alfred Milner, Viscount Milner, published by London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company - NPG x21354

Alfred Milner, Viscount Milner

published by London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company
vintage print, 1910s
NPG x21354

Alfred Milner, Viscount Milner, by Walter Stoneman, for  James Russell & Sons - NPG Ax39201

Alfred Milner, Viscount Milner

by Walter Stoneman, for James Russell & Sons
bromide print, circa 1916
NPG Ax39201

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