Sir Philip Rose, 1st Baronet

A close political associate of Benjamin Disraeli, he is perhaps best-known today as one of the namesakes of the law firm Norton Rose Fulbright.

of High Wycombe, an Assistant Surgeon in the British Indian Army, and Charlotte Rose (born Baly).

[1] He was admitted as a solicitor in 1836 at the age of 20 and for many years was a partner in the law firm of Baxter, Rose, Norton & Co., resigning his partnership in 1872 after a disagreement with his colleagues.

In 1854 he was the first recognised agent for the Conservative Party and after the defeat of Lord Derby's first administration was largely responsible for the restoration of its political fortunes.

After his resignation from the law firm he devoted himself to public affairs including Treasurer of the County Courts of Derbyshire, Deputy-Lieutenant of Middlesex, and first Magistrate and then in 1878 High Sheriff of Buckinghamshire.