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Harold Tennant
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Harold John Tennant PC (18 November 1865 – 9 November 1935), often known as Jack Tennant, was a Scottish Liberal politician. He served as Secretary for Scotland under his brother-in-law H. H. Asquith between July and December 1916.
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Harold Tennant | |
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![]() Photo c. 1910s | |
Secretary for Scotland | |
In office 9 July 1916 – 5 December 1916 | |
Monarch | George V |
Prime Minister | H. H. Asquith |
Preceded by | Thomas McKinnon Wood |
Succeeded by | Robert Munro |
Personal details | |
Born | 18 November 1865 (1865-11-18) The Glen, Innerleithen, Peeblesshire, Scotland |
Died | 9 December 1935(1935-12-09) (aged 69) |
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse | |
Parent(s) | Sir Charles Tennant, 1st Baronet Emma Winsloe |
Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge |
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