“He [A. J. Balfour] was eminently one of the Cole Porter school of famous men, who only fell to rise again. Picking himself up and brushing himself down became a minor art form, ruefully admired by his contemporaries.”
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Arthur Balfour
Arthur Balfour was a former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, born on July 25, 1848, and died on March 19, 1930. He was an important figure in British politics during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for his contributions to fiscal and foreign policy. more
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