George Sandys (politician)
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Captain George John Sandys (/ˈsændz/; 23 September 1875 – 3 September 1937) was a British diplomat and Conservative politician.
Quick Facts Captain, Member of Parliament for Wells ...
Captain George Sandys | |
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Member of Parliament for Wells | |
In office 15 January 1910 – 14 December 1918 | |
Prime Minister | H. H. Asquith |
Preceded by | Thomas Ball Silcock |
Succeeded by | Harry Greer |
Personal details | |
Born | George John Sandys (1875-09-23)23 September 1875 Slade House, Stroud, Gloucestershire |
Died | 3 September 1937(1937-09-03) (aged 61) Antibes, France |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Conservative |
Spouse |
Mildred Helen Cameron
(m. 1905; div. 1921) |
Relations | Laura Sandys (granddaughter) Edwina Sandys (granddaughter) |
Children | Duncan Sandys (b. 1908) |
Parent | James Sandys (father) |
Alma mater | Clifton College Pembroke College, Oxford |
Profession | Diplomat |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | British Army |
Rank | Lieutenant (British Army and Royal Marines) |
Unit | 5th Dragoon Guards |
Battles/wars | South African War |
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