Reginald Brett, 2nd Viscount Esher
British politician and historian (1852–1930) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Reginald Baliol Brett, 2nd Viscount Esher, GCVO, KCB, PC, DL (30 June 1852 – 22 January 1930) was a British historian and Liberal Party politician, although his greatest influence over military and foreign affairs was as a courtier, member of public committees and behind-the-scenes "fixer", or rather éminence grise.
Quick Facts Member of Parliament for Penryn and Falmouth, Preceded by ...
The Viscount Esher | |
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Member of Parliament for Penryn and Falmouth | |
In office 1880–1885 | |
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Succeeded by | David James Jenkins |
Constable and Governor of Windsor Castle | |
In office 1928–1930 | |
Preceded by | The 1st Marquess of Cambridge |
Succeeded by | The 1st Earl of Athlone |
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Born | Reginald Baliol Brett (1852-06-30)30 June 1852 London, England |
Died | 22 January 1930(1930-01-22) (aged 77) |
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse | Eleanor Van de Weyer |
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Occupation | Politician, courtier, historian |
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