Henry Percy, Earl Percy
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Henry Algernon George Percy, Earl Percy (21 January 1871 – 30 December 1909), sometimes styled as Lord Percy or, until 1899, Lord Warkworth, was a British Conservative politician. He held political office under Arthur Balfour as Under-Secretary of State for India and Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs before his early death in 1909.
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Earl Percy | |
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Under-Secretary of State for India | |
In office 18 August 1902 – 9 October 1903 | |
Monarch | Edward VII |
Prime Minister | Arthur Balfour |
Preceded by | The Earl of Hardwicke |
Succeeded by | Vacant |
Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs | |
In office 9 October 1903 – 4 December 1905 | |
Monarch | Edward VII |
Prime Minister | Arthur Balfour |
Preceded by | Viscount Cranborne |
Succeeded by | Lord Edmond Fitzmaurice |
Personal details | |
Born | (1871-01-21)21 January 1871 |
Died | 30 December 1909(1909-12-30) (aged 38) |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Conservative |
Parent(s) | Henry Percy, 7th Duke of Northumberland Lady Edith Campbell |
Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford |
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