Auckland Geddes, 1st Baron Geddes
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Auckland Campbell Geddes, 1st Baron Geddes, GCMG, KCB, PC, FRSE (21 June 1879 – 8 June 1954) was a British academic, soldier, politician and diplomat. He was a member of David Lloyd George's coalition government during the First World War and also served as Ambassador to the United States.
Quick Facts President of the Board of Trade, Monarch ...
The Lord Geddes | |
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President of the Board of Trade | |
In office 26 May 1919 – 19 March 1920 | |
Monarch | George V |
Prime Minister | David Lloyd George |
Preceded by | Sir Albert Stanley |
Succeeded by | Robert Horne |
British Ambassador to the United States | |
In office 1920–1924 | |
Monarch | George V |
Prime Minister | David Lloyd George Bonar Law Stanley Baldwin Ramsay MacDonald |
Preceded by | The Viscount Grey of Fallodon |
Succeeded by | Sir Esme Howard |
Personal details | |
Born | Auckland Campbell Geddes 21 June 1879 (1879-06-21) London, England |
Died | 8 June 1954 (1954-06-09) (aged 74) London, England |
Political party | Conservative |
Spouse | Isabella Ross |
Children | 5; including Margaret, Princess of Hesse and by Rhine |
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