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Sir George Bevan Bowen

1858 – 1940

Welsh Conservative landowner and county officer in Pembrokeshire

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About Sir George Bevan Bowen

Lived 1858 – 1940 (aged 81–82). Sir George Bevan Bowen was a justice of the peace.

Sir George Bevan Bowen (1858 – 3 July 1940) was a Welsh Conservative landowner and county officer in Pembrokeshire.

Early life He was the son of James Bevan Bowen, a former Tory member of parliament, and was educated at Cheltenham College and Magdalen College, Oxford. He served with the Pembroke Yeomanry from 1880 to 1885.

He was Master of the Tivyside Hunt, 1893–97 and High Sheriff of Pembrokeshire in 1914.

He was appointed Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) in 1928.

In 1882 he married Florence, only daughter of Deputy Surgeon-General Frederick Corbyn. They had a son, James Bevan Bowen (an RAF Officer) and five daughters.

A portrait of him is held by the National Portrait Gallery.

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Important facts

Born
1858
Birth century
19th century
Died
3 July 1940
Occupation
Justice of the peace
Education
Magdalen College, Cheltenham College
Positions held
High Sheriff of Pembrokeshire
Awards
Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sir George Bevan Bowen?

Welsh Conservative landowner and county officer in Pembrokeshire

When was Sir George Bevan Bowen born?

Sir George Bevan Bowen was born in 1858.

When did Sir George Bevan Bowen die?

Sir George Bevan Bowen died on 3 July 1940.

What was Sir George Bevan Bowen's occupation?

Sir George Bevan Bowen was a justice of the peace.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sir George Bevan Bowen

· Wikidata: Q15967205

· DBpedia: George Bevan Bowen

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