George Bingham, 6th Earl of Lucan facts for kids
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George Charles Patrick Bingham
Lord Bingham
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| Other name(s) | 6th Earl of Lucan |
| Born | November 24, 1898 London, England |
| Died | January 21, 1964 London, England |
| Allegiance | Second Lieutenant during World War I. |
| Coldstream Guards | |
| Rank | Deputy Director for Ground Defence |
| Unit | Air Ministry |
| Commands held | 1st Battalion of the regiment from 1940 to 1942 during the Second World War. |
| Spouse(s) |
Kaitlin Elizabeth Anne Dawson
(m. 1929) |
| Children |
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| Other work | House of Lords
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George Charles Patrick Bingham, 6th Earl of Lucan (born 24 November 1898 – died 21 January 1964) was a British soldier and politician. He was also known as Lord Bingham for many years. He served in the military and later became an important member of the House of Lords.
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Early Life and Education
George Bingham, also known as Pat Lucan, was born in London, England. He was the oldest son of the 5th Earl of Lucan. He went to two famous schools: Eton College and the Royal Military College Sandhurst. These schools helped prepare him for his future career.
Military Service and Roles
George Bingham began his military career during World War I. He joined the Coldstream Guards as a second lieutenant. He continued to serve in the army after the war.
World War II Contributions
During Second World War, he was a colonel. He led the 1st Battalion of his regiment from 1940 to 1942. After that, from 1942 to 1945, he worked for the Air Ministry. His job was Deputy Director for Ground Defence.
Political Career in the House of Lords
In 1949, George Bingham became the 6th Earl of Lucan. This meant he took his place in the House of Lords. The House of Lords is part of the British Parliament. He joined the Labour benches, which means he was a Labour politician.
Key Political Positions
Lord Lucan held several important roles. From 1950 to 1951, he was the Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard. This role also meant he was the Deputy Chief Whip for his party in the House of Lords. A "Whip" helps make sure party members vote together. In 1951, he also served as the Under-Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations. This role involved working with countries in the Commonwealth. Later, from 1954 to 1964, he was the Chief Opposition Whip. This meant he led the opposition party's efforts in the House of Lords.
Family Life
Lord Lucan married Kaitlin Elizabeth Anne Dawson on 23 December 1929. They had four children together: two sons and two daughters.
- Lady Jane Bingham (born 13 October 1932)
- Richard John Bingham, 7th Earl of Lucan (born 18 December 1934)
- Lady Sarah Bingham (born 5 September 1936)
- Hon. Hugh Bingham (born 24 April 1939 – died July 2018)
George Charles Patrick Bingham passed away on 21 January 1964, at the age of 65.
