Edward Turnour, 6th Earl Winterton facts for kids
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The Earl Winterton
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Turnour in 1936
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| Father of the House of Commons | |
| In office 13 February 1945 – 25 October 1951 |
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| Preceded by | David Lloyd George |
| Succeeded by | Hugh O'Neill |
| Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster | |
| In office 28 May 1937 – 29 January 1939 |
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| Monarch | George VI |
| Prime Minister | Neville Chamberlain |
| Preceded by | Sir J. C. C. Davidson |
| Succeeded by | William Morrison |
| Member of the House of Lords Lord temporal |
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| In office 1952 – 26 August 1962 |
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| Member of Parliament for Horsham Horsham & Worthing (1918–1945) |
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| In office 11 November 1904 – 4 October 1951 |
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| Preceded by | Heywood Johnstone |
| Succeeded by | Frederick Gough |
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| Born | 4 April 1883 |
| Died | 26 August 1962 (aged 79) |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Hon. Cecilia Monica Wilson |
| Parents | Edward Turnour, 5th Earl Winterton Lady Georgiana Susan Hamilton |
Edward Turnour, the 6th Earl Winterton, was an important British politician. He was born on April 4, 1883, and passed away on August 26, 1962. He was known for his very long career in the House of Commons.
Turnour served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for 47 years. This is a rare achievement in British politics. He was both the youngest MP when he started and the longest-serving MP by the end of his time in the Commons.
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Early Life and Family Background
Edward Turnour was the son of Edward Turnour, the 5th Earl Winterton. His mother was Lady Georgiana Susan Hamilton. Her father was James Hamilton, the 1st Duke of Abercorn.
Edward Turnour received his education at Eton College. This is a famous school in England.
A Long Political Career
Turnour began his political journey in 1904. He was elected as an MP for Horsham in a special election. He was only 21 years old at the time. This made him the youngest MP in the House of Commons.
In 1907, he inherited his father's title, becoming the 6th Earl Winterton. This was an Irish peerage. This meant he could still be a member of the House of Commons in Britain. He was a member of the Conservative Party.
Rising Through the Ranks
Winterton slowly gained more important roles in government. In 1922, he became the Under-Secretary of State for India. He held this position until 1924.
He was also sworn into the Privy Council in 1924. This is a group of important advisors to the King or Queen. He served again as Under-Secretary of State for India from 1924 to 1929.
Cabinet Roles and Later Years
When Neville Chamberlain became Prime Minister in 1937, Winterton was given a new job. He became the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. This is a government position with various duties.
In 1938, he joined the Cabinet. This meant he was part of the Prime Minister's main team of ministers. He was tasked with speaking in the House of Commons for the Secretary of State for Air. This was a challenging role.
Winterton continued to serve as an MP until 1951. By this time, he had served longer than any other MP. In 1952, he was given a new title. He became Baron Turnour, which gave him a seat in the House of Lords. The House of Lords is the second chamber of the UK Parliament.
Personal Life
In 1924, Edward Turnour married the Honourable Cecilia Monica Wilson. She was the daughter of Charles Wilson, the 2nd Baron Nunburnholme. They did not have any children.
Edward Turnour, the 6th Earl Winterton, passed away in August 1962. He was 79 years old. After his death, the title of Baron Turnour ended. His Irish titles were passed on to his relative, Ronald Chard Turnour.
