George Marks, 1st Baron Marks
British engineer and politician (1858–1938) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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George Croydon Marks, 1st Baron Marks, CBE (9 June 1858 – 24 September 1938), known as Sir George Marks between 1911 and 1929,[1] was an English engineer, patent agent and Liberal (later Labour) politician.[2]
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The Lord Marks | |
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Member of Parliament for North Cornwall Launceston (1906–18) | |
In office 8 February 1906 – 9 October 1924 | |
Preceded by | John Fletcher Moulton |
Succeeded by | Alfred Martyn Williams |
Personal details | |
Born | (1858-06-09)9 June 1858 Eltham, Kent |
Died | 24 September 1938(1938-09-24) (aged 80) Poole, Dorset |
Political party | Liberal/Labour |
Spouse | Margaret Maynard |
Alma mater | King's College London |
Occupation | Civil engineer |
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