Charles Balfour
British soldier and politician (1862–1921) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Captain Charles Barrington Balfour JP, DL, CB (20 February 1862 – 31 August 1921)[1] was a British Army officer who became a Conservative Party politician. He sat in the House of Commons from 1900 to 1907.
Quick Facts Member of Parliament for Hornsey, Preceded by ...
Charles Balfour | |
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Member of Parliament for Hornsey | |
In office 1900–1907 | |
Preceded by | Henry Stephens |
Succeeded by | Lawrence Dundas |
Lord Lieutenant of Berwickshire | |
In office 1917–1921 | |
Preceded by | Lord Binning |
Succeeded by | Charles Hope |
Personal details | |
Born | (1862-02-20)20 February 1862 |
Died | 31 August 1921(1921-08-31) (aged 59) |
Political party | Conservative |
Relatives | Arthur Balfour (first cousin) |
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He was a first cousin of Arthur Balfour,[2] who served as Prime Minister from 1902 to 1905.