George Bingham, 5th Earl of Lucan
British soldier and politician (1860–1949) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Colonel George Charles Bingham, 5th Earl of Lucan, 1st Baron Bingham, GCVO, KBE, CB, TD, PC, DL (13 December 1860 – 20 April 1949), known by the courtesy title of Lord Bingham from 1888 to 1914, was a British soldier and Conservative politician. His sister Rosalind Hamilton, Duchess of Abercorn, was a paternal great-grandmother of Diana, Princess of Wales.
Quick Facts Member of Parliament for Chertsey, Preceded by ...
The Earl of Lucan | |
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 The Earl of Lucan, c. 1896 | |
| Member of Parliament for Chertsey | |
| In office 6 July 1904 – 8 January 1906 | |
| Preceded by | John Arthur Fyler |
| Succeeded by | Francis Marnham |
| Conservative Chief Whip in the House of Lords | |
| In office 1929–1940 | |
| Preceded by | The Earl of Plymouth |
| Succeeded by | The Lord Templemore |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 December 1860 |
| Died | 20 April 1949(1949-04-20) (aged 88) |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Violet S B Spender Clay |
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| Alma mater | Harrow, Sandhurst. |
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