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George Robert Bulwer-LyttonBritish politician
Date of Birth: 01.01.1876
Country:  Great Britain |
Content:
- Victor Bulwer-Lytton: From Etonian to Governor of Bengal
- Marriage and Literary Interests
- Political Career
- Governor of Bengal
- Lytton Report and Manchuria Incident
- Japan's Withdrawal from the League of Nations
- Literary Legacy and Death
Victor Bulwer-Lytton: From Etonian to Governor of Bengal
Early Life and EducationVictor Bulwer-Lytton was born in Shimla, British India, in 1876. The son of Robert Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Earl of Lytton, who served as Viceroy of India, Victor received his education at Eton College and Trinity College, Cambridge.
Marriage and Literary Interests
In 1902, Victor Bulwer-Lytton married Pamela Chichele-Plowden, a former love interest of Winston Churchill. He became President of the Edinburgh Sir Walter Scott Club in 1905 and delivered the Toast to Sir Walter at the club's annual dinner.
Political Career
Admiralty and Government PostsVictor Bulwer-Lytton commenced his official career in 1916, holding various positions in the Admiralty until 1920. In 1919, he became a member of the Privy Council and served as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for India from 1920 to 1922.
Governor of Bengal
He subsequently became Governor of Bengal, serving from 1922 to 1927. During his tenure, he played a significant role in various matters pertaining to India.
Lytton Report and Manchuria Incident
Investigation and FindingsIn 1931, the Manchurian Incident occurred, leading to the occupation of Manchuria by the Japanese Empire. The League of Nations appointed an international commission headed by Victor Bulwer-Lytton to investigate the incident. The commission presented its findings to the League of Nations General Assembly, concluding that Japan had acted as an aggressor.
Japan's Withdrawal from the League of Nations
In response to the Lytton Report, the Japanese delegation, led by Ambassador Yosuke Matsuoka, withdrew from the General Assembly in February 1933. Subsequently, Japan formally resigned from the League of Nations in March 1933.
Literary Legacy and Death
Authorship and DescendantsVictor Bulwer-Lytton authored two notable books: a biography of his grandfather, the first Lord Lytton, and "Pandits and Elephants," a memoir of his experiences in India. Following the deaths of his two sons in World War II, the Earldom of Lytton passed to his younger brother, Neville Bulwer-Lytton, after Victor's passing in October 1947.
