Walter Long, 1st Viscount Long

Walter Hume Long, 1st Viscount Long,, was a British Unionist politician. In a political career spanning over 40 years, he held office as President of the Board of Agriculture, President of the Local Government Board, Chief Secretary for Ireland, Secretary of State for the Colonies and First Lord of the Admiralty. He is also remembered for his links with Irish Unionism, and served as Leader of the Irish Unionist Party in the House of Commons from 1906 to 1910.

Occupation

politician

Position held

Member of the Privy Council of Ireland, Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom, member of the 31st Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 30th Parliament of the United Kingdom

Citizenship

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

Born

July 13, 1854

Died

September 26, 1924