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Archibald Crawford, 1st Baron Hungarton

1890 – 1966

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Lived 1890 – 1966 (aged 75). Archibald Crawford, 1st Baron Hungarton was a British politician.

Archibald Crawford, 1st Baron Hungarton (12 September 1890 – 14 June 1966), was a British businessman.

Crawford was the son of Robert Crawford, of Highfields Farm, Lowesby, Leicestershire, and was educated at the Wyggeston Grammar School for Boys in Leicester. He later became managing director of Crawford, Prince and Johnston Ltd, agricultural equipment manufacturers, of Lyston, Leicestershire.

In 1951, he was raised to the peerage as Baron Hungarton, of Hungarton in the County of Leicester, in recognition of his "political and public services in Leicestershire".

Lord Hungarton married Jean Johnstone, daughter of David Johnstone, of Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire, in 1914. They had one son, Squadron-Leader David Robert Crawford, who was killed in action over Germany in February 1945, and a daughter, the Honourable Grace Crawford. Hungarton died in June 1966, aged 75, when the title became extinct.

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Education
Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College, Wyggeston Grammar School for Boys
Positions held
Member of the House of Lords

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Who was Archibald Crawford, 1st Baron Hungarton?

English Baron (1890-1966)

When was Archibald Crawford, 1st Baron Hungarton born?

Archibald Crawford, 1st Baron Hungarton was born on 12 September 1890.

When did Archibald Crawford, 1st Baron Hungarton die?

Archibald Crawford, 1st Baron Hungarton died on 14 June 1966.

What was Archibald Crawford, 1st Baron Hungarton's occupation?

Archibald Crawford, 1st Baron Hungarton was a politician.

What nationality was Archibald Crawford, 1st Baron Hungarton?

Archibald Crawford, 1st Baron Hungarton was British.

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· Wikipedia: Archibald Crawford, 1st Baron Hungarton

· Wikidata: Q4786277

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