David Lindsay, 28th Earl of Crawford facts for kids
David Alexander Robert Lindsay (born November 20, 1900 – died December 13, 1975) was an important British politician. He was known as Lord Balniel before he became the 28th Earl of Crawford and 11th Earl of Balcarres. He was a member of the Conservative Party, which is a major political group in the United Kingdom.
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The Earl of Crawford and Balcarres
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| Member of the House of Lords Lord Temporal |
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| In office 9 March 1940 – 13 December 1975 Hereditary Peerage |
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| Preceded by | The 27th Earl of Crawford |
| Succeeded by | The 29th Earl of Crawford |
| Member of Parliament for Lonsdale |
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| In office 30 October 1924 – 8 March 1940 |
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| Preceded by | Henry Maden |
| Succeeded by | Sir Ian Fraser |
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| Born | 20 November 1900 |
| Died | 13 December 1975 (aged 75) |
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David Lindsay's Life and Work
David Lindsay was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, on November 20, 1900. He was the oldest son of the 27th Earl of Crawford. His mother was Constance Lilian Perry.
He went to Eton College, a famous school. Later, he studied at Magdalen College, Oxford and finished in 1922. Two years later, in 1924, he became a Member of Parliament (MP). An MP is someone elected to represent people in the House of Commons.
He represented the area called Lonsdale. He kept this job until 1940. During this time, he also worked as a Parliamentary Private Secretary. This role meant he helped ministers in the government. He worked for the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food in 1924. From 1931 to 1940, he helped the Ministry of Health.
Contributions to the Arts and Culture
Lord Crawford was very involved in supporting the arts and culture. In 1951, he received a high honor. He was made a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire. This was for all his hard work in the arts.
He was a trustee for many important art galleries and museums. A trustee helps manage and guide an organization.
- He was a trustee of the Tate Gallery from 1932 to 1937.
- He also served the National Gallery for several years.
- From 1940 to 1973, he was a trustee of the British Museum.
- He was part of the Standing Commission on Museums and Galleries.
- He chaired the Trustees of the National Galleries of Scotland from 1952 to 1972.
- He led the Royal Fine Arts Commission from 1943 to 1957.
- In 1944, he became a trustee of the National Library of Scotland.
Academic and Honorary Roles
In 1953, David Lindsay became a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. This is an honor given to top scientists and thinkers in Scotland. The people who suggested him were important scientists.
The next year, in 1954, he was chosen as an International Member of the American Philosophical Society. This is a very old and respected group in the United States.
In 1955, he received another special award, the Order of the Thistle. This is one of Scotland's highest honors. He earned it for his time as Rector of the University of St Andrews. He held this position from 1952 to 1955.
From 1945 to 1965, he was the chairman of the National Trust. This organization works to protect historic places and natural beauty in the UK. From 1963 until his death, he was also known as the Premier Earl of Scotland. This means he was the highest-ranking Earl in Scotland.
David Lindsay passed away at Balcarres House on December 13, 1975. He was 75 years old. He is buried in the family chapel at Balcarres House.
His Family Life
On December 9, 1925, David Lindsay married Mary Katherine Cavendish. She was the third daughter of Lord Richard Frederick Cavendish.
They had three sons:
- Robert Alexander Lindsay, who later became the 29th Earl of Crawford.
- The Hon Patrick Lindsay.
- The Hon Thomas Richard Lindsay.
When Lord Crawford died in 1975, his oldest son, Robert, took over his titles.
