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Frederick Kellaway

1870 – 1933

British politician

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About Frederick Kellaway

Lived 1870 – 1933 (aged 62). Frederick Kellaway was a British politician, journalist and member of parliament.

Frederick George Kellaway PC (3 December 1870 – 13 April 1933), often called F. G. Kellaway, was a Liberal Party politician in the United Kingdom, and member of parliament for Bedford from December 1910 to 1922.

Early life and career Kellaway's father, William Hamley Kellaway, had a joinery and picture frame business in Bristol, where Frederick was born. He became a journalist and then edited a number of local newspapers in Lewisham, before being elected to Parliament in 1910.

Political career Kellaway served as Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Munitions 1916–1920; Secretary for Overseas Trade 1920–1921; and Postmaster General 1921–1922 in the Coalition Government 1916-1922.

He was appointed to the Privy Council in the 1920 Birthday Honours.

Personal life and death Following his political career, Kellaway became managing director of Marconi.

Kellaway died on 13 April 1933, aged 62, and is buried in St Mary's Churchyard, Tatsfield, Surrey.

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Important facts

Birth century
Positions held
Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom, Member of the 31st Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 30th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Postmaster General of the United Kingdom
Also known as
Frederick George Kellaway

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Frederick Kellaway?

British politician (1870-1933)

When was Frederick Kellaway born?

Frederick Kellaway was born on 3 December 1870.

When did Frederick Kellaway die?

Frederick Kellaway died on 13 April 1933.

What was Frederick Kellaway's occupation?

Frederick Kellaway was a politician, journalist and member of parliament.

What nationality was Frederick Kellaway?

Frederick Kellaway was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Frederick Kellaway

· Wikidata: Q5498194

· DBpedia: Frederick Kellaway

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