Alfred Lord Balfour

Alfred Lord Balfour (1848-1930) was a British statesman and Prime Minister from 1902 to 1905. He is best known for the Balfour Declaration of 1917, which supported the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine, significantly influencing Middle Eastern geopolitics. Balfour was also involved in the Conservative Party and held various government positions throughout his career, including Foreign Secretary. A noted intellectual, he contributed to political philosophy and was a key figure in early 20th-century British politics, shaping policies that had lasting impacts on both Europe and the British Empire.