James Edmondson, 1st Baron Sandford facts for kids
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Baron Sandford
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| Government Deputy Chief Whip in the House of Commons | |
| In office 6 December 1944 – 26 July 1945 |
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| Prime Minister | Winston Churchill |
| Preceded by | John McEwen Leslie Pym William John |
| Succeeded by | George Mathers |
| Treasurer of the Household | |
| In office 12 March 1942 – 26 July 1945 |
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| Prime Minister | Winston Churchill |
| Preceded by | Robert Grimston |
| Succeeded by | George Mathers |
| Vice-Chamberlain of the Household | |
| In office 12 November 1939 – 12 March 1942 |
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| Prime Minister | Neville Chamberlain Winston Churchill |
| Preceded by | Robert Grimston |
| Succeeded by | William Boulton |
| Member of Parliament for Banbury |
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| In office 15 November 1922 – 26 July 1945 |
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| Preceded by | Rhys Rhys-Williams |
| Succeeded by | Douglas Dodds-Parker |
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Albert James Edmondson
29 June 1887 |
| Died | 16 May 1959 (aged 71) |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Parent | James Edmondson |
Albert James Edmondson was an important British politician. He was a member of the Conservative Party. He was also known as the 1st Baron Sandford. He was born on June 29, 1887, and passed away on May 16, 1959. His father, James Edmondson, was a property developer in north London.
Albert James Edmondson's Political Journey
Becoming a Member of Parliament
Albert James Edmondson started his political career in 1922. He was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Banbury. An MP is someone chosen by voters to represent them. They work in the House of Commons. This is where new laws are discussed and made for the country.
Important Roles and Honors
In 1934, King George V gave him a special honor. He was made a Knight. This means he could use "Sir" before his name. From 1939 to 1942, he worked as a government whip. A whip helps make sure that members of their party vote together. His title was Vice-Chamberlain of the Household.
He continued to serve as an MP until 1945. After that, he stepped down from his seat in Parliament. On July 14, 1945, he was given another high honor. He was made a Baron, which is a type of peerage. This meant he became Baron Sandford, from Banbury in Oxfordshire.
Albert James Edmondson passed away in Westminster when he was 71 years old.
