Lord Salisbury

Date of Birth: February 3, 1830

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Date of Death: August 22, 1903

Biography

Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury, commonly referred to as Lord Salisbury, was a prominent British Conservative statesman and three-time Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Born into an influential aristocratic family, he was educated at Eton and Christ Church, Oxford. Salisbury entered politics in the mid-19th century, rising through the ranks to become a leading figure in the Conservative Party. His tenure as Prime Minister was marked by his cautious foreign policy, commitment to imperialism, and efforts to maintain Britain’s global influence. Apart from his political career, he was also a writer and editor, contributing to various publications.

5 Interesting Facts about Lord Salisbury

1. Lord Salisbury was the last Prime Minister to head his full administration from the House of Lords.

2. He served three terms as Prime Minister: 1885-1886, 1886-1892, and 1895-1902.

3. Salisbury was known for his “splendid isolation” policy, which advocated for minimal alliances with other European powers.

4. He played a crucial role in the Congress of Berlin in 1878, which aimed to reorganize countries in the Balkans.

5. Salisbury was an accomplished scientist and a member of the Royal Society.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Lord Salisbury

1. “If you believe the doctors, nothing is wholesome; if you believe the theologians, nothing is innocent; if you believe the military, nothing is safe.”

2. “The commonest error in politics is sticking to the carcass of dead policies.”

3. “Whatever happens will be for the worse, and therefore it is in our interest that as little should happen as possible.”

4. “English policy is to float lazily downstream, occasionally putting out a diplomatic boat-hook to avoid collision.”

5. “The improvement of the world is not a matter for a great deal of noise and parade, but for the quiet and steady pursuit of what is right.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the peak of his career, Lord Salisbury’s net worth was estimated to be around £3 million, a substantial sum at the time, equivalent to approximately £300 million today when adjusted for inflation.

Children

Lord Salisbury had eight children with his wife, Georgina Alderson: 1. James Gascoyne-Cecil, 4th Marquess of Salisbury 2. Lord Cecil Gascoyne-Cecil 3. Lord William Gascoyne-Cecil 4. Lady Beatrix Maud Gascoyne-Cecil 5. Lady Gwendolen Gascoyne-Cecil 6. Lord Edward Gascoyne-Cecil 7. Lord Robert Gascoyne-Cecil 8. Lady Edith Gascoyne-Cecil