BRASSEY, THOMAS LORD

(1836191%), Eng. naval expert; gov. of Victoria (1895-1900); cr. baron, 1886. 1673), Eng. poet; author of Barnabee’s Journal (1638), a humorous itinerary valuable for its topographical information; other works include The Poet’s Willow (1614), The Prodigal’s Tears. Rumanian statesman; leader in Rumanian revolt (1848); secured deposition of Cuza and called Prince Charles of Hohenzollern-Sig mar in gen to throne; minister (1866-70, 1876-88). (2) Jon s. of above; minister of public works (1892); secretary for foreign affairs (1904); prime minister (1908-10), and again in 1914; pursued waiting policy, but brought Rumania into the World War (Aug. 27, 1916); one of three Rumanian delegates to Peace Conference.