George Sclater-Booth, 1st Baron Basing
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George Limbrey Sclater-Booth, 1st Baron Basing PC, FRS, DL (19 May 1826 – 22 October 1894), known as George Sclater-Booth before 1887, was a British Conservative politician. He served as President of the Local Government Board under Benjamin Disraeli between 1874 and 1880.
Quick Facts President of the Local Government Board, Monarch ...
The Lord Basing | |
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President of the Local Government Board | |
In office 1874–1880 | |
Monarch | Victoria |
Prime Minister | Benjamin Disraeli |
Preceded by | James Stansfeld |
Succeeded by | John George Dodson |
Financial Secretary to the Treasury | |
In office 4 March 1868 – 1 December 1868 | |
Preceded by | George Ward Hunt |
Succeeded by | Acton Smee Ayrton |
Personal details | |
Born | 19 May 1826 (1826-05-19) London |
Died | 22 October 1894 (1894-10-23) (aged 68) Hoddington House, Hampshire |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Conservative |
Spouse | Lydia Birch (d. 1881) |
Alma mater | Balliol College, Oxford |
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