George Tryon, 1st Baron Tryon facts for kids
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The Lord Tryon
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| Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster | |
| In office 3 April 1940 – 14 May 1940 |
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| Prime Minister | Neville Chamberlain |
| Preceded by | William Morrison |
| Succeeded by | The Lord Hankey |
| First Commissioner of Works | |
| In office 18 May 1940 – 3 October 1940 |
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| Preceded by | The Earl De La Warr |
| Succeeded by | Sir John Reith |
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| Born | 15 May 1871 |
| Died | 24 November 1940 (aged 69) Little Court, Sunningdale |
| Spouse | Averil Vivian |
| Children | 2, including Charles, 2nd Baron Tryon |
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| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Branch/service |  British Army |
| Years of service | 1890-1906, 1914- |
| Rank | Major (United Kingdom) |
| Unit | Grenadier Guards |
| Battles/wars | Second Boer War |
George Clement Tryon, 1st Baron Tryon (born May 15, 1871 – died November 24, 1940) was an important British politician. He was a member of the Conservative Party. He held several government jobs between the two World Wars.
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Early Life and Military Career
George Clement Tryon was the son of Vice-Admiral Sir George Tryon. His mother was Clementina Heathcote. She was the daughter of Gilbert Heathcote, 1st Baron Aveland.
George went to school at Eton College. He also studied at the Royal Military College, Sandhurst. In 1890, he joined the Grenadier Guards. This was a famous part of the British Army. He served for 16 years. He retired from the army as a Major.
Political Journey and Key Roles
In 1910, George Tryon became a Member of Parliament (MP). He represented the area of Brighton. He served as an MP for 30 years, until 1940.
He started taking on government roles in 1919. He became the Under-Secretary of Air. In 1920, he was the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Pensions. This role helped look after war veterans.
In 1922, he became a Privy Counsellor. This meant he was a special advisor to the King. He then served as the Minister of Pensions three times. These terms were from 1922–24, 1924–29, and 1931–35.
Postmaster General and Public Appearances
In 1935, George Tryon was made Postmaster General. This job was in charge of the postal service. He held this position until 1940.
He was also part of a special moment in history. On November 2, 1936, he appeared on the very first day of BBC television broadcasts. This was a big step for television.
Later Life and Baron Title
In April 1940, George Tryon received a special honor. He was given the title of Baron Tryon. This made him a member of the peerage. His full title was Baron Tryon, of Durnford in the County of Wilts.
At the same time, he became the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. He also served as the First Commissioner of Works. These were important government jobs.
However, when Winston Churchill became prime minister in May 1940, Tryon's role changed. He was replaced as Chancellor. But he kept his job as First Commissioner of Works. He left this role in October 1940. He passed away a few weeks later, at 69 years old.
Family Life
George Tryon married Averil Vivian. She was the daughter of Colonel Sir Henry Hussey Vivian, 1st Baron Swansea. They had two children together. One of their children was Charles, 2nd Baron Tryon.
Images for kids
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A coronet like the one worn by a Baron.
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The coat of arms for the Tryon family.
