Thomas Legh, 2nd Baron Newton
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Thomas Wodehouse Legh, 2nd Baron Newton PC, DL (18 March 1857 – 21 March 1942) was a British diplomat and Conservative politician who served as Paymaster General during the First World War.
Quick Facts Paymaster General, Monarch ...
The Lord Newton | |
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Paymaster General | |
In office 9 June 1915 – 18 August 1916 | |
Monarch | George V |
Prime Minister | H. H. Asquith |
Preceded by | The Lord Strachie |
Succeeded by | Arthur Henderson |
Assistant Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs | |
In office 10 December 1916 – 10 January 1919 | |
Monarch | George V |
Prime Minister | David Lloyd George |
Preceded by | New office |
Succeeded by | Office abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | 18 March 1857 (1857-03-18) |
Died | 21 March 1942 (1942-03-22) (aged 85) |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Conservative |
Spouse |
Evelyn Davenport
(m. 1880; died 1931) |
Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford |
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