Arthur Balfour was a British statesman who served as Prime Minister from 1902 to 1905. He was a member of the Conservative Party and played a significant role in British politics during the early 20th century. Balfour is also known for the Balfour Declaration of 1917, which expressed support for the establishment of a national home for the Jewish people in Palestine. Balfour was born on July 25, 1848, into a wealthy family and was educated at Eton College and Trinity College, Cambridge. He held various political positions, including First Lord of the Admiralty and Foreign Secretary. His leadership and policies had a lasting impact on British foreign relations and domestic affairs.