Edward Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham
British colonial administrator and politician (1879–1955) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Edward William Macleay Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham, KCMG, KCVO, DSO, MC, PC (8 September 1879 – 1 December 1955) was a British colonial administrator and politician.
Not to be confused with James Grigg.
Quick Facts Governor of Kenya, Monarch ...
The Lord Altrincham | |
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Governor of Kenya | |
In office 10 February 1925 – 27 September 1930 | |
Monarch | George V |
Preceded by | Edward Denham (Acting) |
Succeeded by | Henry Monck-Mason Moore |
Personal details | |
Born | (1879-09-08)8 September 1879 Madras, Madras Presidency, British India (now Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India) |
Died | 1 December 1955(1955-12-01) (aged 76) Tormarton, Gloucestershire, England |
Nationality | England |
Political party | Liberal, then Conservative |
Spouse | |
Children | 3, including John Grigg |
Alma mater | New College, Oxford |
Occupation | Journalist, civil servant |
Military career | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1914–1920 |
Unit | Grenadier Guards |
Battles/wars | First World War |
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