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Herbert Stuart Sankey

1854 – 1940

British politician

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About Herbert Stuart Sankey

Lived 1854 – 1940 (aged 85). Herbert Stuart Sankey was a barrister.

Colonel Sir Herbert Stuart Sankey (4 May 1854 – 5 April 1940) The son of Lieutenant-Colonel H. T. Sankey, he was educated at Marlborough School and Christ Church, Oxford before being called to the bar at the Inner Temple in 1878. and Margate from 1905–13. Re-elected in 1904, 1907 and 1910, he remained a member of the council until 1913. He served as vice-chairman for 1907-08. From 1909 to 1913 he was commanding officer of the Inns of Court Officers' Training Corps, and received the brevet rank of colonel in 1913.

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Important facts

Born
Birth century
Occupation
Education
Christ Church, Marlborough College
Positions held
Member of London County Council
Awards
Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire; Commander of the Royal Victorian Order; Commander of the Order of the Crown; Commander of the Order of the Dannebrog
Also known as
Sir Herbert Stuart Sankey

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Herbert Stuart Sankey?

British politician (1854–1940)

When was Herbert Stuart Sankey born?

Herbert Stuart Sankey was born on 4 May 1854.

When did Herbert Stuart Sankey die?

Herbert Stuart Sankey died on 5 April 1940.

What was Herbert Stuart Sankey's occupation?

Herbert Stuart Sankey was a barrister.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Herbert Stuart Sankey

· Wikidata: Q5735688

· DBpedia: Stuart Sankey (barrister)

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