The Right Honourable Arthur Christopher John Soames, Baron Soames, G.C.M.G., G.C.V.O., C.H., C.B.E., P.C.
- Born: 12 October 1920
- Died: 16 September 1987
Known as[]
- 1920-1950: Mr. Christopher Soames
- 1950-1955: Mr. Christopher Soames, M.P.
- 1955-1958: Mr. Christopher Soames, C.B.E., M.P.
- 1958-1966: The Rt. Hon. Christopher Soames, C.B.E., M.P.
- 1966-1972: The Rt. Hon. Christopher Soames, C.B.E.
- 1972-1972: The Rt. Hon. Sir Christopher Soames, G.C.M.G., C.B.E.
- 1972-1978: The Rt. Hon. Sir Christopher Soames, G.C.M.G., G.C.V.O., C.B.E.
- 1978-1980: The Lord Soames, G.C.M.G., G.C.V.O., C.B.E., P.C.
- 1980-1987: The Lord Soames, G.C.M.G., G.C.V.O., C.H., C.B.E., P.C.
Education[]
- West Downs School
- Eton College
- Royal Military College Sandhurst
Offices[]
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Air, 1955-1957
- Parliamentary Secretary to the Admiralty, 1957-1958
- Secretary of State for War, 1958-1960
- Minister of State for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, 1960-1964
- Lord President of the Council, 1979-1981
European Positions[]
- European Commissioner, 1973-1977
Diplomatic Posts[]
- Ambassador to France, 1968-1972
Colonial Posts[]
- Governor of Southern Rhodesia, 1979-1980
Peerage Titles[]
- Baron Soames, for life, 1978
Chivalric Orders[]
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire, 1955
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Michael and St. George, 1972
- Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order, 1972
Other Honours[]
- Companion of Honour, 1980
Privy Council[]
- Privy Councillor, 1958
Parliamentary Positions[]
- Leader of the House of Lords, 1979-1981
Parliamentary Seats[]
- Member of Parliament for Bedford, 1950-1966
Party Positions[]
- Leader of the Conservative Party in the House of Lords, 1979-1981
| Preceded by: John Hare |
Secretary of State for War 1958–1960 |
Succeeded by: John Profumo |