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German-born Milner studied at Oxford University after which he worked as assistant editor of the Pall Mall Gazette. He then became private secretary to Viscount Goshen, the Chancellor of the Exchequer. On Goschen's recommendation, Milner became Under-Secretary of Finance in Egypt. While there he wrote England in Egypt (1892). Milner went on to hold important positions including Chairman of the Inland Revenue (1897-1901) and Governor of the Transvaal (1901–1905). In 1902 he became a Viscount for his services during the Boer War. In December 1916, he entered the new coalition government formed by Lloyd George. He served as Secretary of War and later was appointed Colonial Secretary.

National Portrait Gallery, London

London

Title

Alfred Milner, Viscount Milner

Date

1901

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 133.4 x W 100.3 cm

Accession number

2135

Acquisition method

Given by Hugh de Twenebrokes Glazebrook, 1926

Work type

Painting

National Portrait Gallery, London

St Martin’s Place, London, Greater London WC2H 0HE England

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Artist or maker

Hugh de Twenebrokes Glazebrook

1855–1937

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