Arthur James Balfour
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Arthur James Balfour, first earl of Balfour, was a British statesman occupying various positions during our period:[1]
- leader of the House of Commons and lord of the treasury, 1891
- leader of opposition in the House of Commons, 1892–1894
- prime minister, 1902–1905
- lord of the Admiralty, 1915–1916
- foreign secretary 1916–1919
His brother-in-law Lord Rayleigh was head of Britain's Advisory Committee for Aeronautics.
Publications by or about Arthur James Balfour
- Balfour, 1915, Truth about air raids (Simple title: Truth about air raids, Journal: Aeronautics)
References
- ↑ "Arthur James Balfour, 1st earl of Balfour: prime minister of the United Kingdom", Encyclopedia Brittanica.
| Names | Arthur James Balfour |
|---|---|
| Birth date | 1848-07-25 |
| Death date | 1930-03-19 |
| Countries | GB, Scotland, England |
| Locations | East Lothian, Scotland; London; Woking, Surrey, England |
| Occupations | politician, nobility |
| Tech areas | Military, politics |
| Affiliations | Admiralty Air Department |
| Wikidata id | Q19008 |
