Arthur James Balfour, 1st earl of Balfour: Quick Facts
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On this day: 109th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration
• Nov. 2, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)
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| Also Known As | Arthur James Balfour, 1st earl of Balfour of Whittingehame, Viscount Traprain • Bloody Balfour |
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| Born | July 25, 1848 • Scotland |
| Died | March 19, 1930 (aged 81) • England |
| Title / Office | House of Lords (1922-1930), United Kingdom • foreign minister (1916-1919), United Kingdom • prime minister (1902-1905), United Kingdom • House of Commons (1874-1911), United Kingdom |
| Political Affiliation | Conservative Party |
| Notable Family Members | brother Francis Maitland Balfour |
| Role In | Balfour Declaration • Entente Cordiale |
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