Charles Cochrane-Baillie, 2nd Baron Lamington facts for kids
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The Lord Lamington
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| 14th Governor of Bombay | |
| In office 12 December 1903 – 27 July 1907 |
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| Monarch | Edward VII |
| Preceded by | The Lord Northcote |
| Succeeded by | John Muir-Mackenzie |
| 8th Governor of Queensland | |
| In office 9 April 1896 – 19 December 1901 |
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| Monarch | Victoria Edward VII |
| Premier | Hugh Nelson Thomas Joseph Byrnes James Dickson Anderson Dawson Robert Philp |
| Preceded by | Henry Wylie Norman |
| Succeeded by | Herbert Chermside |
| Member of Parliament for St Pancras North | |
| In office July 1886 – 1890 |
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| Preceded by | Thomas Henry Bolton |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Henry Bolton |
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| Born |
Charles Wallace Alexander Napier Cochrane-Baillie
31 July 1860 London, Middlesex, England |
| Died | 16 September 1940 (aged 80) Lamington, Lanarkshire, Scotland |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Other political affiliations |
Conservative and Liberal Unionist |
| Spouse |
Mary Houghton Hozier
(m. 1895) |
| Children | 2 |
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| Residences | Lamington House, Lanarkshire, Scotland |
| Education | Eton College |
| Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford |
Charles Wallace Alexander Napier Cochrane-Baillie, 2nd Baron Lamington (born July 29, 1860 – died September 16, 1940) was an important British politician. He also served as a colonial administrator. He was the Governor of Queensland in Australia from 1896 to 1901. Later, he became the Governor of Bombay in India from 1903 to 1907.
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Early Life and Education
Charles Wallace Alexander Napier Cochrane-Baillie was born in London, England. He was the only son of the 1st Baron Lamington. Charles went to Eton College, a famous school. After that, he studied at Christ Church, Oxford university. He earned his degree in 1883. In 1885, he started working for the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Lord Salisbury. He was Lord Salisbury's assistant private secretary.
Political Beginnings
In 1885, Charles Cochrane-Baillie tried to become a Member of Parliament (MP). He ran for the St Pancras North area. He lost that election by a small number of votes. However, he won the next election in July 1886. He then became an MP for the Conservative Party.
In 1890, his father passed away. Charles then became the 2nd Baron Lamington. This meant he inherited his father's title.
On June 13, 1895, he married Mary Houghton Hozier. They had two children together. They had one son and one daughter.
In 1890, the British government sent Lord Lamington on a special trip. He traveled between Tonkin (in Vietnam) and Siam (now Thailand). His trip was to explore ways to expand British influence. This was part of a larger effort to manage colonial growth in the region.
Serving as Governor
In October 1895, Lord Lamington was chosen for a big role. He became the new Governor of Queensland in Australia. His time as Governor lasted from April 9, 1896, to December 19, 1901.
As Governor, he was very traditional in his political views. He was concerned about the Federation of Australia. This was when the different Australian colonies joined together. He worried it might lead to too much government control. He also worked with Sir Samuel Griffith, the first Premier of Queensland. They made sure the role of state governors remained important.
Lord Lamington served as Governor for five years. He took six months leave in England during this time. In 1903, he received another important appointment. He was made Governor of Bombay in India. He served in Bombay until July 1907. In India, his role as Governor had even more power. He also showed interest in the Baháʼí Faith after meeting its leader, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá.
Later Life and Activities
Lord Lamington continued to be active after his governorships. In 1902, he became a captain in the Lanarkshire Yeomanry. This was a part of the British Army.
In 1919, he worked as a Commissioner for the British Relief Unit in Syria. This was before Syria became a French-controlled area.
On March 13, 1940, Lord Lamington was involved in a shooting incident in London. He was one of four people injured. He suffered minor injuries. He died at his family home in Scotland on September 16, 1940. He was 80 years old.
Other Important Roles
Lord Lamington held many other important positions. These roles showed his interest in different areas:
- President of the East India Association
- President of the National Indian Association
- President of the Middle East Association
- President of the Indigent Moslems Burial Fund
- President of the British Red Crescent Society
- President of the Persia Society (now the Iran Society)
- Vice President of the Royal Central Asian Society
- Vice-President of the Royal Geographical Society of London
- Chairman of the Committee of the Royal Normal College and Academy of Music for the Blind
- A Vice-President of the Trinity College of Music, London
- Lieutenant-Colonel of the 6th Battalion, The Scottish Rifles
- Captain of the Royal Company of Archers (King's Bodyguard for Scotland)
- Lieutenant-Colonel of the Lanarkshire Yeomanry
Family Life
Lord Lamington married Mary Houghton Hozier on June 13, 1895. She was the youngest daughter of William Hozier, 1st Baron Newlands. They had two children. Their son was Victor Alexander Brisbane William Cochrane-Baillie (1896–1951). He became the 3rd Baron Lamington in 1940. Their daughter was Grisell Annabella Gem Cochrane-Baillie (1898–1985).
Lady Lamington kept a diary of her memories. This diary describes their life as public figures in the colonies. It is now kept at the State Library of Queensland.
His Legacy
Lord Lamington is perhaps most famous in Australia for a popular cake. It is believed that the lamington cake was named after him. This cake is a cube of sponge cake. It is dipped in chocolate icing and covered in coconut. The stories about how the lamington cake was created are different. Most stories say that Lord Lamington's chef, Armand Galland, invented it. He worked at Queensland's Government House.
Many places were also named after him:
- The Lamington Plateau and National Park in Queensland, Australia.
- Lamington Bridge in Maryborough, Queensland.
- Mount Lamington, a volcano in Papua New Guinea.
- Lamington Road in Mumbai, India.
- Lamington High School in Hubli, India.
The Lady Lamington Hospital for Women was also named in honor of his wife. It is now part of the Royal Brisbane Hospital Nurses' Homes.
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Lord Lamington, Governor of Queensland
