Robert Edward Peter Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury, was a British statesman born on February 3, 1830. He served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom three times during the late 19th century. Known for his leadership of the Conservative Party, he played a significant role in shaping British foreign policy and imperial expansion. Gascoyne-Cecil was educated at Christ Church, Oxford, and became known for his intellectual prowess and oratory skills. His tenure was marked by a focus on maintaining the British Empire and navigating complex international relations, particularly with Germany and Russia. He passed away on August 22, 1903.