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Humphrey Sturt, 2nd Baron Alington

1859 – 1919

British politician

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Lived 1859 – 1919 (aged 59). Humphrey Sturt, 2nd Baron Alington was a British politician.

Humphrey Napier Sturt, 2nd Baron Alington, KCVO (20 August 1859 – 30 July 1919) was a British peer and Conservative politician.

Career Sturt was the son of Henry Sturt, 1st Baron Alington. He was elected a Member of Parliament for the East Dorset division in an 1891 by-election. In late 1902 he indicated his intention not to seek re-election, but he succeeded to the barony in February 1904 and automatically triggered another by-election.

Family Sturt married on 25 June 1883 Lady Féodorovna Yorke, daughter of Charles Philip Yorke, 5th Earl of Hardwicke. In 1897, she was one of the guests at the Duchess of Devonshire's Diamond Jubilee Costume Ball.

They had six children. Lois Sturt (born 25 August 1900 – 1937) Diana Isabel Sturt (born 3 April 1884) Sylvia Sturt (born and died 1886) Olivia Sturt (born 11 February 1899 and died 20 February 1899) Captain Gerard Philip Montagu Napier Sturt (1893–1918) (died of wounds) Napier George Henry Sturt, 3rd Baron Alington (1896–1940) (died of illness serving with the RAF)

Death He died on Wednesday, 30 July 1919.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Positions held
Member of the 27th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 26th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 25th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 24th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Awards
Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order
Also known as
Humphrey Sturt, Humphrey Napier Sturt, 2nd Baron Alington, 2nd Baron Alington of Crichel

Family & relationships

Child
Lois Sturt
Child
Napier Sturt, 3rd Baron Alington
Parent
Henry Sturt, 1st Baron Alington

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Humphrey Sturt, 2nd Baron Alington?

British politician (1859-1919)

When was Humphrey Sturt, 2nd Baron Alington born?

Humphrey Sturt, 2nd Baron Alington was born on 20 August 1859.

When did Humphrey Sturt, 2nd Baron Alington die?

Humphrey Sturt, 2nd Baron Alington died on 30 July 1919.

What was Humphrey Sturt, 2nd Baron Alington's occupation?

Humphrey Sturt, 2nd Baron Alington was a politician.

What nationality was Humphrey Sturt, 2nd Baron Alington?

Humphrey Sturt, 2nd Baron Alington was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Humphrey Sturt, 2nd Baron Alington

· Wikidata: Q5941640

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