Edward Colebrooke, 1st Baron Colebrooke facts for kids
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The Lord Colebrooke
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| Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms | |
| In office 26 June 1911 – 19 October 1922 |
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| Monarch | George V |
| Prime Minister | H. H. Asquith David Lloyd George |
| Preceded by | The Lord Denman |
| Succeeded by | The Earl of Clarendon |
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| Born | 12 October 1861 |
| Died | 28 February 1939 (aged 77) |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouses | Alexandra Harriet Paget (d. 1944) |
Edward Arthur Colebrooke, 1st Baron Colebrooke (born October 12, 1861 – died February 28, 1939), was an important British politician. He was a member of the Liberal Party. From 1890 to 1906, he was known as Sir Edward Colebrooke. He also worked for the Royal Household.
Lord Colebrooke held a key role as the Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms. This job meant he was a senior government whip in the House of Lords. He served in this position from 1911 to 1922. He worked under two Prime Ministers: H. H. Asquith and David Lloyd George.
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Early Life and Family
Edward Arthur Colebrooke was born on October 12, 1861. His father was Sir Thomas Colebrooke, 4th Baronet. His mother was Elizabeth Margaret Richardson.
When his father passed away in 1890, Edward became the 5th Baronet. This meant he inherited his father's title.
Political Journey
In 1906, Edward Colebrooke was given a special title. He became Baron Colebrooke. This made him a member of the peerage.
Working for the Government
Lord Colebrooke served in several important roles:
- Lord-in-Waiting: From 1906 to 1911, he was a Lord-in-Waiting. This meant he helped the government in the House of Lords. He worked under Prime Ministers Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman and H. H. Asquith.
- Government Chief Whip: From 1911 to 1922, he was the Government Chief Whip in the House of Lords. This role involved making sure his party's members voted as planned.
- Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms: He also held this position during the same time. This is a ceremonial role, but it also involves leading a group that protects the monarch.
In 1914, Lord Colebrooke became a member of the Privy Council. This is a group of important advisors to the King or Queen.
Later Roles and Honours
After 1922, Lord Colebrooke continued to serve. From 1924 to 1939, he was a Permanent Lord-in-Waiting. He also served as the Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland from 1906 to 1907.
He received several special honours for his service:
- In 1906, he became a Companion of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO).
- In 1922, he was made a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (KCVO).
- In 1927, he received the highest honour, Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (GCVO).
He was also a deputy lieutenant for Lanarkshire, a county in Scotland.
Personal Life
Lord Colebrooke married Alexandra Harriet Paget in 1889. She was the daughter of General Lord Alfred Paget.
They had three children: one son and two daughters. Sadly, their son passed away in 1921.
Lord Colebrooke died on February 28, 1939, at the age of 77. Since he had no living sons, his titles (Baronetcy and Barony) ended when he died. Lady Colebrooke passed away a few years later, in 1944.
