George Barstow (civil servant) facts for kids
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Sir George Barstow
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George Lewis Barstow
20 May 1874 York, England
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| Died | 29 January 1966 |
| Alma mater | Clifton College |
| Occupation | Civil servant and businessman |
Sir George Lewis Barstow (born May 20, 1874 – died January 29, 1966) was an important person in the British government and in business. He worked as a civil servant, helping to run the country, and later became a leader in big companies.
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Who Was Sir George Barstow?
Sir George Barstow was born in York, England. He went to school at Clifton College and then studied at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, a famous university. After finishing his studies, he started working for the British government. This job is called being a civil servant.
Working for the Government
In 1909, Sir George started working in a very important part of the government called HM Treasury. This department manages the country's money. He quickly moved up and became an assistant secretary. This meant he had a big role in making decisions about how the government spent its money.
In 1913, he received a special honor called the Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB). This award recognized his hard work and service to the country.
Important Roles in Government
During World War I, in 1918, Sir George made a comment about how the government was helping to build new power plants. He noted that some people thought this was a new way for the government to get involved in business. They worried it might put taxpayers' money at risk.
In 1919, he became the Controller of Supply Services at the Treasury. In this role, he was in charge of making sure the government had all the supplies it needed. He held this important job until 1927. For his continued excellent service, he was given an even higher honor in 1920: Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB). This is why he was known as "Sir George."
A Career in Business
After his time in government, Sir George moved into the business world. In 1927, he joined the board of the Anglo-Persian Oil Company. This company later became known as the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company. He worked there until 1946.
He also joined the board of the Prudential Assurance Company. This is a large company that helps people save money and plan for the future. He became the deputy chairman and then the chairman in 1941. He led the company until 1953, showing his strong leadership skills in both government and business.
