Henry Fox, 1st Baron Holland, PC was an English peer and Whig politician who served as the Secretary at War from 1746 to 1755. He also held the offices of Secretary of State for the Southern Department from 1755 to 1756 and Paymaster of the Forces from 1757 to 1765, enriching himself while holding the latter office. While Fox was widely tipped as a potential candidate for the office of Prime Minister, he never held the office. His third son was the Whig statesman Charles James Fox.
Henry Fox, 1st Baron Holland, English politician, Secretary of State for the Southern Department (died 1774)
On September 28, in the year 1705, Henry Fox, 1st Baron Holland, English politician, Secretary of State for the Southern Department (died 1774). This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of September 28, one of 474 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Henry Fox, 1st Baron Holland. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on September 28, 1705 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
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- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 29 March 2026.
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