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Angus Hambro

1883 – 1957

English MP

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About Angus Hambro

Lived 1883 – 1957 (aged 74). Angus Hambro was a British politician and golfer.

Angus Valdemar Hambro (8 July 1883 – 19 November 1957) was a British Conservative Party politician.

Early life Angus Valdemar Hambro was born on 8 July 1883. His father, Sir Everard Hambro, was a banker. His paternal grandfather, Carl Joachim Hambro, was a Danish immigrant who founded the Hambros Bank in London in 1839. His paternal great-grandfather, Joseph Hambro, was a Danish merchant, banker and political advisor. His paternal great-great-grandfather, Calmer Hambro, was a Danish merchant and banker.

He was educated at Eton. He served in the Queen's Own Dorset Yeomanry.

Career Hambro was Member of Parliament for South Dorset from 1910 to 1922; High Sheriff of Dorset from 1934 to 1935 and a Member of Parliament again from 1937 to 1945, this time for North Dorset.

Golf He was a noted amateur golfer.

Results timeline Note: Hambro only played in the Open Championship and the Amateur Championship.

NT = No tournament WD = Withdrew CUT = Missed the half-way cut "T" indicates a tie for a place R256, R128, R64, R32, R16, QF, SF = Round in which player lost in match play

Team appearances England–Scotland Amateur Match (representing England): 1908, 1909, 1910 (winners), 1922 Coronation Match (representing the Amateurs): 1911

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Eton College
Positions held
Member of the 37th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 31st Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 30th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 29th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Also known as
Angus Valdemar Hambro

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Angus Hambro?

English MP (1883-1957)

When was Angus Hambro born?

Angus Hambro was born on 8 July 1883 in Bromley.

When did Angus Hambro die?

Angus Hambro died on 19 November 1957 in Poole.

What was Angus Hambro's occupation?

Angus Hambro was a politician and golfer.

What nationality was Angus Hambro?

Angus Hambro was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Angus Hambro

· Wikidata: Q4764262

· DBpedia: Angus Hambro

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