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Henry Fox, 1st Baron Holland, PC (28 September 1705 – 1 July 1774) was an English peer and Whig politician who served as the Secretary at War from 1746 to 1755.
Sep 24, 2024 · Henry Fox, 1st Baron Holland (born September 28, 1705—died July 1, 1774, Kensington, near London) was an English politician, notable chiefly for the success with which he exploited public office for private gain.
The first Baron Holland of Foxley was the second and youngest son from the second marriage of the politician Sir Stephen Fox, and the younger brother of Stephen Fox-Strangways, 1st Earl of Ilchester, whose title was created with remainder to Henry Fox failing any heirs male of his body.
Henry Fox, 1st Baron Holland primary name: Fox, Henry other name: (Baron) Holland of Foxley
Biography. Henry Fox stood unsuccessfully as a Tory for Hindon in 1727, soon after coming of age.
Henry Fox sat 28 years in the House of Commons; seemed as parliamentary manager in direct line of succession to Walpole and to Henry Pelham; was several times within reach of the premiership, actual or virtual, but then had not the spirit to undertake it.
Henry Fox, 1st Baron Holland, PC (28 September 1705 – 1 July 1774) was an English peer and Whig politician who served as the Secretary at War from 1746 to 1755.
Henry Fox, 1st Baron Holland. (1705-1774), Whig statesman. Early Georgian Portraits Catalogue Entry. Sitter in 13 portraits. Fox entered Parliament in 1735. He was a devoted supporter of Sir Robert Walpole, but this loyalty backfired on him after Walpole's fall in 1742.
Henry Fox, 1st Baron Holland (1705-1774), Whig statesman. Gallery portraits; All known portraits; Biography and References
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