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Edward Grey, 1st Viscount Grey of Fallodon
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Edward Grey, 1st Viscount Grey of Fallodon
1914
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Media ID 20614077
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Affairs Fallodon Foreign Liberal Parliament Policy Secretary Viscount
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This portrait captures Sir Edward Grey, 1st Viscount Grey of Fallodon, in the midst of a pivotal moment in British history. Taken in 1914, Grey is depicted in formal attire, exuding an air of authority and wisdom. As the British Liberal statesman and Foreign Secretary, Grey played a crucial role in shaping the country's foreign policy during a time of great political and global upheaval. Born on February 2, 1862, Grey entered Parliament in 1885 as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Northumberland. He served in various government positions before assuming the role of Foreign Secretary in 1905. Grey's tenure as Foreign Secretary is best known for his handling of foreign affairs leading up to World War I. He is remembered for his famous speech in the House of Commons on August 3, 1914, in which he declared, "The lamps are going out all over Europe; we shall not see them lit again in our time." Grey's foreign policy was characterized by his belief in diplomacy and peaceful resolution of conflicts. However, as tensions between European powers escalated, he ultimately supported military action against Germany. Grey's role in the lead-up to the war and his steadfast leadership during this tumultuous period have cemented his place in British history. This evocative image offers a glimpse into the life of a remarkable statesman and politician whose decisions and actions shaped the course of British and European history in the early 20th century.
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