The Palace and Park by Phillips, Forbes, Latham, Owen, Scharf, and Shenton

478. GEORGE WILLIAM FREDERICK VILLIERS, EARL OF CLARENDON. _Statesman._

[Born 1800. Still living.] A Minister who has honourably and usefully served his country in many capacities. Has been Envoy Extraordinary at Madrid, President of the Board of Trade, and, during a stormy period of incipient rebellion, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. At present, Her Majesty’s Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. An excellent man of business, and a consistent Liberal in politics. [By J. E. Jones.]