Herbert Gladstone, 1st Viscount Gladstone
1854–1930 (age 76)
Biography
Herbert Gladstone, 1st Viscount Gladstone and second son of William Ewart Gladstone, served as Home Secretary and later as the first Commissioner of Works, bringing liberal ideals and calm judgment to oversee public buildings, museums, and the preservation of historic gardens.
He championed the opening of national parks and libraries, encouraged parliamentary engagement with cultural institutions, and rests among the All Saints' Churchyard where he is remembered for his steady stewardship.