Henry Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon
British Conservative statesman who was Colonial Secretary twice, steering Canadian Confederation in 1867 and pressing South African confederation in the 1870s.
Offices held
2 terms, Jul 6, 1866 – Feb 4, 1878
Preceded by
Edward Cardwell, 1st Viscount Cardwell Succeeded by
Michael Hicks Beach, 1st Earl St Aldwyn
Edward Cardwell, 1st Viscount Cardwell Succeeded by
Michael Hicks Beach, 1st Earl St Aldwyn
2 terms
- Jul 6, 1866 – Mar 8, 1867 Preceded by Edward Cardwell, 1st Viscount Cardwell Succeeded by Richard Temple-Grenville, 3rd Duke of Buckingham and Chandos
- Feb 21, 1874 – Feb 4, 1878 Preceded by John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley Succeeded by Michael Hicks Beach, 1st Earl St Aldwyn
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