George Bowyer, 1st Baron Denham facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
The Lord Denham
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| Comptroller of the Household | |
| In office 21 June 1935 – 6 December 1935 |
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| Prime Minister | Stanley Baldwin |
| Preceded by | Victor Warrender |
| Succeeded by | Sir Lambert Ward |
| Member of Parliament for Buckingham |
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| In office 14 December 1918 – 11 June 1937 |
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| Preceded by | Sir Harry Verney |
| Succeeded by | John Whiteley |
| Member of the House of Lords Lord Temporal |
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| In office 11 June 1937 – 30 November 1948 as a hereditary peer |
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| Preceded by | Peerage created |
| Succeeded by | The 2nd Baron Denham |
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| Born | 16 January 1886 |
| Died | 30 November 1948 (aged 62) |
| Political party | Conservative |
George Edward Wentworth Bowyer, 1st Baron Denham (born 16 January 1886 – died 30 November 1948) was an important British politician. He was a member of the Conservative Party.
Early Life and Family
George Bowyer went to two famous schools: Eton and Oxford. After his studies, he became a lawyer in 1910.
In 1919, he married Daphne Mitford. She was the daughter of Algernon Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale. George and Daphne had three children:
- Richard Laurence Grenville Bowyer (born 1920 – died 1943). He sadly died fighting in World War II.
- Peggy Bowyer (born 1925)
- Bertram Stanley Mitford Bowyer (born 1927 – died 2021). He was known as "Bertie."
A Career in Politics
George Bowyer was very active in local government. He was even the president of the Urban District Councils Association. This group helped local councils work together.
In 1918, he was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Buckingham. An MP is someone who represents their local area in the UK Parliament. He worked as a whip for many years. A whip makes sure that members of their political party vote in a certain way.
He also became the vice-chair of the Conservative Party. In 1935, he was made Comptroller of the Household. This is a role in the Royal Household, often held by an MP.
Honors and Achievements
George Bowyer was a Captain in the military. He received the Military Cross for his bravery. He was also a Deputy Lieutenant, which is a ceremonial role in a county.
He received several special titles during his life:
- In 1929, he was made a Knight Bachelor. This means he could use "Sir" before his name.
- In 1933, he became a Baronet. This is a hereditary title, meaning it can be passed down in the family.
- In 1937, he was given the title of 1st Baron Denham. This made him a member of the House of Lords.
Beyond politics, George Bowyer was also involved in greyhound racing. He was the Senior Steward of the National Greyhound Racing Club. He was even the special guest when Oxford Stadium opened in 1939.
Images for kids
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A coronet like this is worn by a Baron.
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The coat of arms for the Denham family.
