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Earl of Halifax KG, OM, GCSI, GCMG, GCIE, PC (* 16. April 1881 in Powderham Castle, Devon, England; † 23. Dezember 1959 in Garrowby Hall, Yorkshire, England), zwischen 1925 und 1934 auch bekannt als Lord Irwin und von 1934 bis 1944 als Viscount Halifax, war ein britischer Politiker der Konservativen Partei.
Edward Frederick Lindley Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax, KG, OM, GCSI, GCMG, GCIE, TD, PC (16 April 1881 – 23 December 1959), known as the Lord Irwin from 1925 until 1934 and the Viscount Halifax from 1934 until 1944, was a senior British Conservative politician of the 1930s.
12. Apr. 2024 · Edward Frederick Lindley Wood, 1st earl of Halifax (born April 16, 1881, Powderham Castle, Devonshire, England—died December 23, 1959, Garrowby Hall, near York, Yorkshire) was a British viceroy of India (1925–31), foreign secretary (1938–40), and ambassador to the United States (1941–46).
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Edward Frederick Lindley Wood, Viscount Halifax. Foreign Secretary February 1938 to December 1940. Lord Halifax took over at the Foreign Office following the resignation of Anthony Eden in...
Edward Frederick Lindley Wood, 1. Earl of Halifax KG, OM, GCSI, GCMG, GCIE, PC, zwischen 1925 und 1934 auch bekannt als Lord Irwin und von 1934 bis 1944 als Viscount Halifax, war ein britischer Politiker der Konservativen Partei. Er bekleidete seit 1922 verschiedene Ministerämter, war von 1926 bis 1931 Vizekönig von Indien. In den 1930er ...
Overview. 1st earl of Halifax, Edward Wood. (1881—1959) politician and diplomat. Quick Reference. (1881–1959), British Conservative politician. From 1925 to 1931 he was governor-general and viceroy of India (as Lord Irwin), and was involved in that country's struggle for independence.
Halifax (Also known as) Surname: Wood: Forenames: Edward Frederick Lindley: Gender: Male: Date: 1881-1959: Title: 1st Earl of Halifax: History: Viceroy of India 1925-1931. Secretary of State for War 1935. Lord Privy Seal and Leader of the Lords 1935-1937. Lord President of the Council 1937. Foreign Secretary 1938-1941. Ambassador to Washington ...
