Cameron Cobbold, 1st Baron Cobbold facts for kids
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The Lord Cobbold
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| Governor of the Bank of England | |
| In office 1 March 1949 – 30 June 1961 |
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| Preceded by | The Lord Catto |
| Succeeded by | The Earl of Cromer |
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Cameron Fromanteel Cobbold
14 September 1904 London, England |
| Died | 1 November 1987 (aged 83) Knebworth, Hertfordshire, England |
| Alma mater | King's College, Cambridge |
| Profession | Banker |
Cameron Fromanteel Cobbold, also known as the 1st Baron Cobbold (born September 14, 1904 – died November 1, 1987), was an important British banker. He held two very significant roles in the United Kingdom. He served as the Governor of the Bank of England from 1949 to 1961. Later, he was the Lord Chamberlain to Queen Elizabeth II from 1963 to 1971.
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Early Life and Education
Cameron Cobbold was born in London in 1904. His parents were Clement John Fromanteel Cobbold and Stella Willoughby Savile Cameron. He went to a famous school called Eton College. After that, he studied for one year at King's College, Cambridge, which is a well-known university.
Career Highlights
Working at the Bank of England
Cobbold began his career at the Bank of England in 1933. He was invited to join by the bank's Governor at the time, Montagu Norman. He quickly moved up the ranks.
In 1945, he was made the Deputy Governor. Just four years later, in 1949, he became the Governor of the Bank of England. This is a very powerful position, like being in charge of a country's money system.
During his time as Governor, he received two special honors. In 1959, he joined the Privy Council. This is a group of important advisors to the Queen. In 1960, he was given the title of Baron Cobbold. This meant he became a member of the House of Lords. He retired from his role as Governor in 1961.
The Cobbold Commission and Royal Service
After leaving the Bank of England, Lord Cobbold took on another important task. In 1962, he led the Cobbold Commission. This group looked into whether North Borneo and Sarawak should join with Malaya to form Malaysia.
In 1963, Queen Elizabeth II appointed him as her Lord Chamberlain. This is a senior role in the Royal Household, managing many aspects of royal life. He served in this position until 1971. During his time as Lord Chamberlain, a big change happened: the Lord Chamberlain's power to censor plays in theaters was removed in 1968.
He also received more honors during this period. In 1963, he was made a Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order. In 1970, he was appointed to the Order of the Garter. This is one of the oldest and most important orders of chivalry in the United Kingdom.
In 1972, he became a Deputy Lieutenant for the County of Hertford. This is a local ceremonial role. He also received an award from Austria in 1966 for his services.
Family Life
On April 3, 1930, Cameron Cobbold married Lady Hermione Millicent Bulwer-Lytton. She was the daughter of the 2nd Earl of Lytton. Their family home was Knebworth House in Hertfordshire.
They had four children together:
- Jane Cobbold (born 1931 – died 1937)
- Hon Susan Victoria Cobbold (born 1933)
- David Antony Fromanteel Lytton-Cobbold, 2nd Baron Cobbold (born 1937 – died 2022)
- Hon Rowland John Fromanteel Cobbold (born 1944)
Lord Cobbold passed away at Knebworth in November 1987. He was 83 years old. His older son, David, inherited his title and became the 2nd Baron Cobbold.
