Walter Long, 1st Viscount Long
British politician (1854–1924) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Walter Hume Long, 1st Viscount Long, PC, JP, FRS (13 July 1854 – 26 September 1924), was a British Unionist politician. In a political career spanning over 40 years, he held office as President of the Board of Agriculture, President of the Local Government Board, Chief Secretary for Ireland, Secretary of State for the Colonies and First Lord of the Admiralty. He is also remembered for his links with Irish Unionism, and served as Leader of the Irish Unionist Party in the House of Commons from 1906 to 1910.
Quick Facts Secretary of State for the Colonies, Monarch ...
The Viscount Long | |
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Secretary of State for the Colonies | |
In office 10 December 1916 – 10 January 1919 | |
Monarch | George V |
Prime Minister | David Lloyd George |
Preceded by | Bonar Law |
Succeeded by | The Viscount Milner |
First Lord of the Admiralty | |
In office 10 January 1919 – 13 February 1921 | |
Monarch | George V |
Prime Minister | David Lloyd George |
Preceded by | Sir Eric Geddes |
Succeeded by | The Viscount Lee of Fareham |
2nd Leader of the Ulster Unionist Party | |
In office 1906–1910 | |
Preceded by | Edward James Saunderson |
Succeeded by | Sir Edward Carson |
2nd Leader of the Irish Unionist Alliance | |
In office 1906–1910 | |
Preceded by | Edward James Saunderson |
Succeeded by | Sir Edward Carson |
Personal details | |
Born | (1854-07-13)13 July 1854 Bath, England |
Died | 26 September 1924(1924-09-26) (aged 70) West Ashton, England |
Political party | Conservative Ulster Unionist |
Spouse |
Dorothy Boyle (m. 1860) |
Children | 5 |
Parent(s) | Richard Penruddocke Long Charlotte Anna Dick |
Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford |
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