(Encyclopedia) Hardwicke, Philip Yorke, 1st earl of, 1690–1764, English jurist. As lord chancellor (1737–56) he did much to systematize the laws of equity and established the principle that equity…
(Encyclopedia) Harley, Robert, 1st earl of Oxford, 1661–1724, English statesman and bibliophile. His career illustrates the power of personal connections and intrigue in the politics of his day. When…
(Encyclopedia) Goschen, George Joachim Goschen, 1st ViscountGoschen, George Joachim Goschen, 1st Viscountgōˈshən [key], 1831–1907, British statesman. A leading financier, he was elected (1863) to…
(Encyclopedia) Gladstone, Herbert John Gladstone, 1st ViscountGladstone, Herbert John Gladstone, 1st Viscountglădˈstən [key], 1854–1930, British statesman; son of William E. Gladstone. A member of…
(Encyclopedia) Godolphin, Sidney Godolphin, 1st earl ofGodolphin, Sidney Godolphin, 1st earl ofgədŏlˈfĭn [key], 1645–1712, English statesman. He early established a lasting friendship with John…
(Encyclopedia) Germain, George Sackville, 1st Viscount SackvilleGermain, George Sackville, 1st Viscount Sackvillejûrˈmən, –mān [key], 1716–85, British soldier and statesman. He was known as Lord…
(Encyclopedia) Ellenborough, Edward Law, 1st earl ofEllenborough, Edward Law, 1st earl ofĕlˈənbûrˌə [key], 1790–1871, British statesman; son of the 1st Baron Ellenborough. He served as president of…
(Encyclopedia) Ellesmere, Francis Egerton, 1st earl ofEllesmere, Francis Egerton, 1st earl ofĕlzˈmēr [key], 1800–1857, British politician, author, and philanthropist. His family name was Leveson-…
(Encyclopedia) Jellicoe, John Rushworth Jellicoe, 1st Earl, 1859–1935, British admiral. Crowning a naval career begun in 1872, he served (1914–16) as commander in chief of the Grand Fleet in World…
(Encyclopedia) Mond, Alfred Moritz, 1st Baron MelchettMond, Alfred Moritz, 1st Baron Melchettmŏnd, mĕlˈchĭt [key], 1868–1930, English industrialist and politician; son of Ludwig Mond. He played a…
