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Leopold Greville, 6th Earl of Warwick

1882 – 1928

British Earl

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Lived 1882 – 1928 (aged 45). Leopold Greville, 6th Earl of Warwick was a South African military personnel and politician.

Leopold Guy Francis Maynard Greville, 6th Earl of Warwick (10 September 1882 – 31 January 1928), styled Lord Brooke between 1893 and 1924, was a British officer.

Early life Greville was born on 10 September 1882, the son of Francis Greville, 5th Earl of Warwick and his wife, the former Daisy Maynard. He was likely the only child of Lady Warwick who was fathered by the Earl.

He was educated at Eton,

He succeeded his father in the earldom in January 1924. He fought in the Second Boer War (1899–1901), and was transferred to the Life Guards on 3 November 1900. From August 1901 he served as Aide-de-Camp to Lord Milner, High Commissioner for South Africa, an appointment he held until late 1902. He was also a Reuters correspondent during the Russo-Japanese War (1904–1905). In 1907 he was Aide-de-Camp to the Inspector-General of the Forces. In 1905 he was appointed a Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO).

Charles Guy Fulke Greville, 7th Earl of Warwick (1911–1984). Richard Francis Maynard Greville (1913–1968), who served as a Governor of University College Hospital from 1952 to 1968.

Selected works An Eye-witness in Manchuria (1905). London: E. Nash.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Eton College
Positions held
Member of the House of Lords, Aide-de-camp
Employers
Reuters
Awards
Member of the Royal Victorian Order
Also known as
Leopold Guy Francis Maynard Greville, 6th Earl of Warwick, Leopold Greville

Family & relationships

Child
Charles Greville, 7th Earl of Warwick
Parent
Daisy Greville, Countess of Warwick
Parent
Francis Greville, 5th Earl of Warwick

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Leopold Greville, 6th Earl of Warwick?

British Earl

When was Leopold Greville, 6th Earl of Warwick born?

Leopold Greville, 6th Earl of Warwick was born on 10 September 1882 in Grosvenor Square.

When did Leopold Greville, 6th Earl of Warwick die?

Leopold Greville, 6th Earl of Warwick died on 31 January 1928 in Hove.

What was Leopold Greville, 6th Earl of Warwick's occupation?

Leopold Greville, 6th Earl of Warwick was a military personnel and politician.

What nationality was Leopold Greville, 6th Earl of Warwick?

Leopold Greville, 6th Earl of Warwick was South African.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Leopold Greville, 6th Earl of Warwick

· Wikidata: Q6526957

· DBpedia: Leopold Greville, 6th Earl of Warwick

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