From abolishing the corrupt army system to establishing the General Staff Headquarters, from creating the predecessor of MI5, the London Police Intelligence Bureau, to coordinating the establishment of an entire British intelligence system, from combating the despicable practice of selling positions and titles to nurturing the British pride in its permanent civil service system, his presence is seen in every corner of historical documents.
For half a century, he has been the foremost servant of this global empire spanning five continents and four oceans.
Before he came to this world, the British had nothing but the poorhouse.
But after his graceful departure, the British had pensions, medical subsidies, and universal suffrage.
He changed Britain, yet humbly insists he only did three small things.
He warmly told the children present at the Royal Society's Christmas public lecture day that his contributions and mistakes should be judged by history.
