Nathaniel Wraxall

thumb| Sir Nathaniel William Wraxall, 1st Baronet (8 April 1751 – 7 November 1831) was a British Tory politician and historian. Quotes Never, perhaps, was any Object in itself, abstractedly considered, less valuable, nor less worthy of public Attention, than the Falkland Islands: yet, the Manner in which Spain acted on the Occasion, displayed so much Arrogance, as to compromise the Honor of the British Crown, and to demand a Reparation no less public than the Affront. 1781. Historical Memoirs of My Own Times, 3rd ed. (London, 1818) vol. 2, pp. 105–6 He...was highly favoured by nature, and his address exceeded even his figure. At every period of his life queens, duchesses, and countesses have showered on him their regard. The Duke of Dorset, recently sent ambassador to France, being an intimate friend of Mr. Whitworth, made him known to the queen, who not only distinguished him by flattering marks of her attention, but interested herself in promoting his fortune, which then stood greatly in need of such patronage. 1784. Of Charles Whitworth. Posthumous Memoirs of His Own Time (London: Richard Bentley, 1836) vol. 1, p. 187 Eloquence, transcendent eloquence, formed the foundation and the key-stone of Pitt's Ministerial greatness. Every other quality in him was accessory. 1786. Of William Pitt the Younger. Posthumous Memoirs (1836) vol. 2, p. 70 External links Category:Historians from England Category:Travel writers Category:Members of the Parliament of the United Kingdom Category:Tory (British political party) politicians Category:1751 births Category:1831 deaths