Arthur Balfour

British Prime Minister and diplomat

Arthur Balfour - British Prime Minister and diplomat
Born

July 25th, 1848
176 years ago

Died

March 19th, 1930
94 years ago — 81 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United Kingdom

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Balfour served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1902 to 1905. He was a member of the Conservative Party and played a key role in British politics during his tenure. Balfour is credited with the Balfour Declaration of 1917, which expressed British support for a Jewish homeland in Palestine. His political career included serving as First Lord of the Admiralty and as Foreign Secretary, where he focused on various foreign policy issues. Balfour's contributions to British politics left a lasting legacy.

Served as Prime Minister from 1902 to 1905

Authored the Balfour Declaration of 1917

Held the position of Foreign Secretary

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