Edward Bridges, 1st Baron Bridges
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Edward Ettingdere Bridges, 1st Baron Bridges, KG, GCB, GCVO, MC, PC, FRS[1] (4 August 1892 – 27 August 1969) was a British civil servant.
Quick Facts Cabinet Secretary, Preceded by ...
The Lord Bridges | |
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Cabinet Secretary | |
In office 1938–1946 | |
Preceded by | Sir Maurice Hankey |
Succeeded by | Sir Norman Brook |
Head of the Home Civil Service | |
In office 1945–1956 | |
Preceded by | Sir Horace Wilson |
Succeeded by | Sir Norman Brook |
Personal details | |
Born | Edward Ettingdene Bridges 4 August 1892 |
Died | 27 August 1969 (1969-08-28) (aged 77) |
Spouse | Katharine Farrer (died in 1986) |
Children | 4, including Thomas and Margaret |
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Alma mater | Magdalen College, Oxford |
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