Arthur Langston
Arthur Langston, 1st Duke of Eston | |
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 1852 Portrait | |
| Prime Minister | |
| In office 4 August 1874 – 28 May 1879 | |
| Monarch | Stephen IV |
| Deputy | Harley Calder |
| Preceded by | Ernest Harvey-Newmont |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin Lottway |
| Constituency | Beglesy constituency |
| In office 1 June 1881 – 24 April 1887 | |
| Monarch | Anne III |
| Deputy | Maxwell Leighton |
| Preceded by | Benjamin Lottway |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin Lottway |
| Constituency | Beglesey constituency |
| In office 1 January 1888 – 29 September 1895 | |
| Monarch | Anne III |
| Deputy | Lewis Wilson-Westwood |
| Preceded by | Benjamin Lottway |
| Succeeded by | Anthony Smith |
| Constituency | Beglesey constituency |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 August 1816 Lucent, Brototh |
| Died | 5 February 1907 (aged 90) Maiteaux, Chatsland |
| Resting place | St. John Military Cemetery |
| Citizenship | Spereidian |
| Political party | Conservative Party (after 1845) |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal Party (until 1845) |
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Langston |
| Children | Duke Arthur Langston Lady Alice Covington-Langston Lord Valentine Langston Lord Xavier Langston Caroline Smith |
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| Residence(s) | Wulorth Estate 13 Bard Street (as Lord Speaker) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Spereid |
| Branch/service | Imperial Navy |
| Years of service | 1834 to 1870 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | Central Sea Fleet |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Ambrun Strait Battle of Vilden Gulf Battle of Ebberode Point Battle of Kalysa Reef |
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Admiral Arthur Langston, 1st Duke of Eston, 1st Count of Graham (19 August 1816 - 5 February 1907) was a Spereidian statesman, sailor, and Conservative politician who was a key figure in the kingdom's history, leading the Koelasian Fleet to victory in several military campaigns during the Continental War. The son of a shoemaker, upon reaching maturity he chose to pursue a career in the Navy instead. Enlisting as a Seaman on the HMS Winston, he took part in fighting against Islonia, Luderreich, and Carinansia. After receiving promotions over the course of 20 years with 'exemplary service and discipline', he attained the Imperial Navy's highest position of Fleet Admiral. Overseeing the Continental War, he pursued a career in politics after retiring from the military. Elected as an MP in the House of Commons representing the Beglesey constituency, he quickly gained prominence in the party and was elected their leader shortly before a general election, seeing massive gains for his party. In his first premiership, he was responsible for easing of relations with Islonia and investments in education. After losing the position following an election spontaneously called, he became the Leader of the Opposition. In 1881, he forced new elections and regained the government.