George Wyndham

George Wyndham (1863 - 1913) was a significant English political figure. He was also a man of letters, noted for his elegance, and one of The Souls.

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1863 - 1913 - English - Political figure - Man of letters - The Souls

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In politics he was a Conservative, closely involved in Irish affairs at two points. He was private secretary to Arthur Balfour, during the years around 1890 when Balfour was Chief Secretary for Ireland; and was himself Chief Secretary 1900-1905. He brought forward a devolution scheme to deal with the Home Rule question. He also successfully saw the 1903 Land Act into law.

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Conservative - Arthur Balfour - Chief Secretary for Ireland - Devolution - Home Rule

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He married in 1887 Sibell, Countess Grosvenor (née Lumley), after the death of her first husband Victor Alexander Grosvenor, Earl Grosvenor (1853 - 1884), son of the 1st Duke of Westminster.

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Victor Alexander Grosvenor, Earl Grosvenor - 1st Duke of Westminster

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