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Robert Workman Smith

1880 – 1957

British politician

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About Robert Workman Smith

Lived 1880 – 1957 (aged 76). Robert Workman Smith was a British politician.

Sir Robert Workman Smith, 1st Baronet, JP (7 December 1880 – 6 December 1957) was a Scottish Unionist politician.

The youngest son of George Smith, shipowner, Glasgow, he was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge. He was a barrister at the Inner Temple.

Smith was unsuccessful candidate for Aberdeen and Kincardine Central in 1922 and 1923, but was elected as the member of parliament (MP) for the seat at the third time of asking in 1924, holding it until 1945. His grandson and namesake, Sir Robert Smith, 3rd Baronet, was the Liberal Democrat MP for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine from 1997 to 2015.

Smith was also a justice of the peace for the County of Aberdeen. He was knighted in 1934 Birthday Honours and created a baronet in the 1945 Dissolution Honours.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Trinity College
Positions held
Member of the 37th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 36th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 35th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 34th Parliament of the United Kingdom
Awards
Knight Bachelor
Also known as
Sir Robert Smith, 1st Baronet, Robert Smith, Sir Robert Workman Smith of Crowmallie, 1st Bt.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Robert Workman Smith?

British politician (1880-1957)

When was Robert Workman Smith born?

Robert Workman Smith was born on 7 December 1880.

When did Robert Workman Smith die?

Robert Workman Smith died on 6 December 1957.

What was Robert Workman Smith's occupation?

Robert Workman Smith was a politician.

What nationality was Robert Workman Smith?

Robert Workman Smith was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert Workman Smith

· Wikidata: Q7351255

· DBpedia: Sir Robert Smith, 1st Baronet

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