Henry Fox, 1st Baron Holland
Politician
1705 – 1774
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Who was Henry Fox, 1st Baron Holland?
Henry Fox, 1st Baron Holland, of Foxley, MP, PC was a leading British politician of the 18th century. He identified primarily with the Whig faction. He notably held the posts of Secretary for War, Southern Secretary and Paymaster of the forces, from which he enriched himself, but while widely tipped as a future Prime Minister, he never held that office. He was the father of Charles James Fox.
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- Born
- Sep 28, 1705
- Parents
- Spouses
- Caroline Fox, 1st Baroness Holland
(1744 - )
- Caroline Fox, 1st Baroness Holland
- Children
- Religion
- Anglicanism
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Profession
- Died
- Jul 1, 1774
Holland House
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on July 23, 2013
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