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Humphrey Broun-Lindsay

1888 – 1964

British politician

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About Humphrey Broun-Lindsay

Lived 1888 – 1964 (aged 75). Humphrey Broun-Lindsay was a British politician.

Major Sir George Humphrey Maurice Broun-Lindsay, DSO, JP, DL (23 October 1888 – 23 June 1964) was a British Army officer and Unionist MP for Glasgow Partick from 1924 to 1929. He was sometimes simply known as George Lindsay.

Educated at Cheltenham College and the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, he joined the King's Own Scottish Borderers in 1909. During the First World War, he served on the staff in France and Italy as brigade-major and deputy assistant adjutant and quarter master general. He was appointed a DSO and was mentioned in despatches for his service. He retired as a major.

Lindsay was later President of the Association of County Councils in Scotland and Convener of the East Lothian County Council. He was a justice of the peace for East Lothian and was appointed vice lieutenant for the county in 1949. He was knighted in 1947.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Cheltenham College
Positions held
Member of the 34th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Awards
Distinguished Service Order
Also known as
George Humphrey Maurice Broun-Lindsay

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Humphrey Broun-Lindsay?

British politician (1888-1964)

When was Humphrey Broun-Lindsay born?

Humphrey Broun-Lindsay was born on 23 October 1888 in East Lothian.

When did Humphrey Broun-Lindsay die?

Humphrey Broun-Lindsay died on 23 June 1964.

What was Humphrey Broun-Lindsay's occupation?

Humphrey Broun-Lindsay was a politician.

What nationality was Humphrey Broun-Lindsay?

Humphrey Broun-Lindsay was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Humphrey Broun-Lindsay

· Wikidata: Q5537297

· DBpedia: Humphrey Broun Lindsay

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