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Charles Hambro

1872 – 1947

British politician

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About Charles Hambro

Lived 1872 – 1947 (aged 75). Charles Hambro was a British politician.

Sir Charles Eric Hambro (30 September 1872 – 28 December 1947) was a British merchant banker and Conservative Party politician.

Early life Charles Eric Hambro was born on 30 September 1872. He was the eldest son of Sir Everard Hambro, a merchant banker of Milton Abbey, Dorset and Hayes, Kent. He was educated at Eton College and Trinity College, Cambridge. He held the seat at the next general election in 1906, with a majority of 2,114 votes over his Liberal opponent, St. George Lane Fox Pitt.

In April 1907, it was announced that he would be resigning from parliament "on account of additional responsibilities which have been cast upon him in connexion with his business".

Knighthood In February 1919, he was appointed a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire in recognition of his service at the Ministry of Information during the Great War.

Personal life He was twice married: to Sybil Emily Smith in 1894, and following a divorce, to Estelle Elger in 1929. He is buried at St Mary the Virgin, Bromley (now South London).

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Eton College, Trinity College, Trinity College, Cambridge
Positions held
Member of the 28th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 27th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Also known as
Charles Eric Hambro, Sir Charles Eric Hambro, Sir Eric Hambro, Eric Hambro

Family & relationships

Child
Charles Jocelyn Hambro
Parent
Everard Hambro

People in Charles Hambro's life

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles Hambro?

British politician (1872-1947)

When was Charles Hambro born?

Charles Hambro was born on 30 September 1872 in Wandsworth.

When did Charles Hambro die?

Charles Hambro died on 28 December 1947 in Sunninghill.

What was Charles Hambro's occupation?

Charles Hambro was a politician.

What nationality was Charles Hambro?

Charles Hambro was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Hambro

· Wikidata: Q5077407

· DBpedia: Eric Hambro

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