Balfour (surname) facts for kids
The name Balfour is a Scottish surname. It is used by members of the Clan Balfour, a historic Scottish family.
When people say "Balfour," they often mean Arthur Balfour (1848–1930). He was a very important person in British history. Arthur Balfour served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1902 to 1905. He was also known as the 1st Earl of Balfour and later became the Foreign Secretary.
The name Balfour has been held by many other interesting people throughout history.
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Famous Balfours in Politics and Government
Many people named Balfour have been involved in politics and government.
Arthur Balfour: A Leader of Britain
Arthur Balfour was a key figure in British politics. As Prime Minister, he led the country through important times. Later, as Foreign Secretary, he handled Britain's relationships with other nations. He was a member of the Conservative Party.
Other Political Balfours
- Gerald Balfour, 2nd Earl of Balfour (1853–1945) was Arthur's brother. He was also a Conservative politician.
- John Balfour, 1st Baron Kinross (1837–1905) was another notable British politician.
- James Balfour (died 1845) (around 1775–1845) was a Scottish landowner and politician.
- Elizabeth Balfour, Countess of Balfour (1867-1942) was a British suffragette and politician. A suffragette was someone who worked for women's right to vote.
- Harold Balfour, 1st Baron Balfour of Inchrye (1897–1988) was a British politician. He was also a brave World War I fighter pilot.
- Honor Balfour (1912–2001) was a British politician and journalist.
Balfours in Science and Nature
Some Balfours have made important discoveries and contributions in science.
- Francis Maitland Balfour (1851–1882) was a talented biologist. Biologists study living things.
- Lady Eve Balfour (1899–1990) was an English pioneer of organic farming. She helped start the movement for growing food naturally, without artificial chemicals.
- Sir Isaac Bayley Balfour (1853–1922) was a Scottish botanist. Botanists are scientists who study plants.
- John Hutton Balfour (1808–1884) was another Scottish botanist. He taught about plants and helped develop botanical gardens.
- Edward Balfour (1808–1884) was a Scottish surgeon and orientalist. He worked in India and studied Eastern cultures.
Balfours in Sports and Arts
The Balfour name also appears in the worlds of sports and entertainment.
- Andrew Balfour (1873–1931) was a Scottish medical officer and author. He was also an international rugby player.
- Eric Balfour (born 1977) is an American actor. You might have seen him in movies or TV shows.
- Grant Balfour (born 1977) is a professional baseball player. He was a pitcher in Major League Baseball.
- Constance Balfour (1880-1965) was an American singer.
Other Notable Balfours
- Patrick Balfour, 3rd Baron Kinross (1904–1976) was a British historian. Historians study and write about the past.
- Fiona Balfour is an Australian business executive. She is known for her work in information technology.
- James Balfour (architect) (1854–1917) was a Canadian architect. Architects design buildings.
- James Balfour (philosopher) (1705-1795) was a Scottish philosopher. Philosophers think deeply about big questions.
- Sebastian Balfour (born 1941) is an English historian.
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