Charles Wyndham, 3rd Baron Leconfield
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Charles Henry Wyndham, 3rd Baron Leconfield, GCVO, JP (17 February 1872 – 16 April 1952) was a British peer, army officer and political figure. He succeeded his father as third Baron Leconfield in 1901.[2]
Quick Facts Lord Lieutenant of Sussex, Preceded by ...
The Lord Leconfield | |
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Lord Lieutenant of Sussex | |
In office 1917–1949 | |
Preceded by | 15th The Duke of Norfolk |
Succeeded by | 16th The Duke of Norfolk |
3rd Baron Leconfield | |
In office 1901–1952 | |
Preceded by | Henry Wyndham |
Succeeded by | Hugh Wyndham |
Personal details | |
Born | (1872-02-17)17 February 1872[1] Petworth, Sussex, England |
Died | 16 April 1952(1952-04-16) (aged 80) Petworth House, Sussex |
Spouse | Beatrice Violet Rawson |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | British Army |
Years of service | 1892–1898; 1917–1918 |
Rank | Honorary Colonel |
Unit | 1st Regiment of Life Guards |
Commands | Royal Sussex Volunteers |
Battles/wars | World War I |
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