Auberon Herbert, 9th Baron Lucas facts for kids
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The Lord Lucas
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| President of the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries | |
| In office 6 August 1914 – 25 May 1915 |
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| Monarch | George V |
| Prime Minister | H. H. Asquith |
| Preceded by | Walter Runciman |
| Succeeded by | The Earl of Selborne |
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| Born | 25 May 1876 United Kingdom |
| Died | 3 November 1916 (aged 40) near Bapaume, Somme, France |
| Cause of death | Died of wounds |
| Resting place | VIII C 17, HAC Cemetery, Écoust-Saint-Mein, France |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Parents | Auberon Herbert Lady Florence Cowper |
| Alma mater | Balliol College, Oxford |
Auberon Thomas Herbert, 9th Baron Lucas and 5th Lord Dingwall, often known as Bron Herbert, was an important British politician and a brave fighter pilot. He was born on May 25, 1876, and sadly passed away on November 3, 1916.
He was a member of the Liberal Party. From 1914 to 1915, he served in the government as the President of the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries. This meant he was in charge of farming and fishing for the country.
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Early Life and Education
Auberon Herbert was the eldest surviving son of Auberon Herbert. His mother was Lady Florence.
He went to school at Bedford School. Later, he studied at Balliol College, Oxford, which is a famous university.
Military Service and Political Career
Auberon Herbert had an interesting life, combining military service with politics.
Serving in the Military
He was a captain in the Hampshire Yeomanry, a type of cavalry unit. He also worked as a war reporter during the Second Boer War in South Africa. During this war, he was injured and lost a leg.
In 1905, he inherited the titles of Baron Lucas and Lord Dingwall. These titles could be passed down through female family members. It took until 1907 for him to officially become a member of the House of Lords, which is part of the British Parliament.
Working in Government
From 1907 to 1908, Lord Lucas worked as a private secretary for Richard Haldane, 1st Viscount Haldane, who was the Secretary of State for War.
In April 1908, he got his first government job. He became the Under-Secretary of State for War. This meant he helped the Secretary of State for War. He held this role until 1911.
After that, he served as Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies for a few months in 1911. Then, from 1911 to 1914, he was the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries.
In 1912, he became a member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom. This is a group of important advisors to the King or Queen.
In August 1914, he joined the main group of government ministers, known as the cabinet. He became the President of the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries. However, he did not stay in this role when a new government was formed in May 1915.
World War I Hero
During the First World War, Lord Lucas joined the Royal Flying Corps. He became a captain and flew airplanes.
On November 3, 1916, his aircraft was attacked by a German fighter plane. This happened near a place called Bapaume in France. His plane was shot down. Lord Lucas was taken prisoner but sadly died from his injuries on the same day. He was 40 years old.
He was buried in a war grave at the village of Ecoust-Saint-Mein in France.
Family
Lord Lucas never got married. After he passed away, his titles went to his sister, Nan Herbert.
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