Rowland Baring, 3rd Earl of Cromer
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Lieutenant Colonel George Rowland Stanley Baring, 3rd Earl of Cromer, KG GCMG MBE PC (28 July 1918 – 16 March 1991), styled Viscount Errington before 1953, was a British banker and diplomat. After serving during the Second World War, he was Governor of the Bank of England (1961–1966) and British Ambassador to the United States (1971–1974).
Quick Facts British Ambassador to the United States, Monarch ...
The Earl of Cromer | |
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British Ambassador to the United States | |
In office 1971–1974 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Prime Minister | Ted Heath Harold Wilson |
Preceded by | John Freeman |
Succeeded by | Peter Ramsbotham |
Governor of the Bank of England | |
In office 1 July 1961 – 30 June 1966 | |
Preceded by | The Lord Cobbold |
Succeeded by | Sir Leslie O'Brien |
Personal details | |
Born | George Rowland Stanley Baring (1918-07-28)28 July 1918 |
Died | 16 March 1991(1991-03-16) (aged 72) London, England |
Nationality | British |
Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge |
Occupation | Banker, diplomat |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | British Army |
Years of service | 1938–1948 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Unit | Grenadier Guards |
Battles/wars | Second World War |
Awards | Knight Companion of the Order of the Garter Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George Member of the Order of the British Empire |
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