Arthur Balfour
British Conservative statesman, Prime Minister (1902-1905), and Foreign Secretary.
Biographical Overview & Key Facts
- Subject:
- Arthur Balfour
- Role / Field:
- British Conservative statesman, Prime Minister (1902-1905), and Foreign Secretary.
- Born:
- 1848-07-25
- Died:
- 1930-03-19
- Century / Era:
- 1848s Historical Era
- Database Source:
- 2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0
Chronological Milestones & Life Events
Notable Quotes by Arthur Balfour
“There could be no half-way house between Ireland remaining within the United Kingdom or becoming independent.”
Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Arthur Balfour
True or False: “Arthur Balfour's opposition to Irish Home Rule was based on the belief that a compromise status for Ireland was viable.”
Answer (FALSE ❌): Balfour strongly opposed any 'half-way house,' arguing that Ireland must either remain fully within the United Kingdom or achieve full independence.
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- 1848 Historical Timeline & Archive — Explore world events and figures from 1848
- July 25 (07-25) On This Day — Historical birthdays and events on July 25
- 1930 Historical Timeline & Archive — Explore world events and figures from 1930
- March 19 (03-19) On This Day — Historical events and memorials on March 19
Frequently Asked Questions about Arthur Balfour
Who was Arthur Balfour and what are their primary contributions?
British Conservative statesman, Prime Minister (1902-1905), and Foreign Secretary.
When was Arthur Balfour born and during which historical era did they live?
Arthur Balfour was born on 1848-07-25 and passed away on 1930-03-19. For complete historical world events during this era, explore the 1848 Chrono-Archive.
Where can I read more verified chronological archives on Arthur Balfour?
Explore verified primary sources, interactive timelines, and contemporary figures in the 2Day Chrono-Wiki encyclopedia or review the original entry on Wikipedia.
Source: Wikipedia