He entered the House of Commons as Liberal member for Berwick-on-Tweed in 1885, but he was best known as a country gentleman with a taste for sport, and as amateur champion tennis-player.
Besides being famous as a hunter of big game, he was a skilful horseman and a good tennis player.
Oliver, Are you an actor who also plays tennis, or a tennis player who also acts?
A shortlist of six contenders also included boxer Lennox Lewis, tennis player Tim Henman and world triple jump champion Jonathan Edwards.
Talk to a salesperson at the store you're in (or a seasoned tennis player you know) about which tennis racquet brands and models are dependable.
