Lord Chesterfield

British statesman, diplomat, and author of the 18th century

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About

Philip Dormer Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield (1694-1773), was a British statesman and diplomat. He served as ambassador to The Hague, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, and Secretary of State. He is best known for his Letters to His Son, published posthumously in 1774, offering advice on manners and worldly conduct. He was instrumental in the adoption of the Gregorian calendar in Britain in 1752.

Major works

Letters to His Son on the Art of Becoming a Man of the World and a Gentleman (1774)correspondence
Letters to His Godson (1890)correspondence

Key milestones

1728Appointed ambassador to The Hague.
1745Becomes Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.
1750Instrumental in the adoption of the Gregorian calendar in Britain.

Themes

EtiquetteEducationDiplomatic careerMoralityAristocratic society

Sources: oxforddnb.com · britannica.com · npg.org.uk

“Prepare yourself for the world, as athletes used to do for their exercises; oil your mind and your manners, to give them the necessary suppleness and flexibility; strength alone will not do.”

— Lord ChesterfieldTheme · Personal Development

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“A man of sense is never discouraged by difficulties; he redoubles his industry and his diligence, he perseveres, and infallibly prevails at last.”

— Lord ChesterfieldTheme · Motivation

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