Robert Munro, 1st Baron Alness facts for kids
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The Lord Alness
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Robert Munro in 1915
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| Lord Advocate | |
| In office 30 October 1913 – 5 December 1916 |
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| Monarch | George V |
| Prime Minister | H. H. Asquith |
| Preceded by | Alexander Ure |
| Succeeded by | James Avon Clyde |
| Secretary for Scotland | |
| In office 10 December 1916 – 19 October 1922 |
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| Monarch | George V |
| Prime Minister | David Lloyd George |
| Preceded by | Harold Tennant |
| Succeeded by | The Viscount Novar |
| Lord Justice Clerk | |
| In office 1922–1933 |
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| Monarch | George V |
| Preceded by | The Lord Dickson |
| Succeeded by | The Lord Aitchison |
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| Born | 28 May 1868 Alness, Ross-shire |
| Died | 6 October 1955 (aged 87) Bournemouth, Hampshire |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Political party | Liberal Liberal National |
| Spouses | (1) Edith Evans (d. 1920) (2) Olga Grumler |
| Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
Robert Munro, also known as the 1st Baron Alness, was an important Scottish lawyer, judge, and politician. He was born on May 28, 1868, and passed away on October 6, 1955. He was a member of the Liberal Party. Munro served as the Secretary for Scotland from 1916 to 1922. This was during David Lloyd George's government. Later, he became the Lord Justice Clerk, a high-ranking judge, from 1922 to 1933.
Early Life and Education
Robert Munro was born in a place called Alness in Ross-shire, Scotland. His mother was Margaret Sinclair, and his father was Reverend Alexander Rose Munro. He went to school at Aberdeen Grammar School. After that, he continued his studies at the University of Edinburgh.
Career in Law and Politics
In 1893, Robert Munro became a lawyer, known as an Advocate, in Scotland. He worked for the government's tax department. By 1910, he became a King's Counsel, which is a special title for experienced lawyers. At this time, he lived in a large house in Edinburgh.
In January 1910, Munro was elected to the House of Commons. He represented the area of Wick Burghs as a Liberal Member of Parliament (MP). He held this seat until 1918. After that, he became the MP for the new Roxburgh and Selkirk area until 1922.
In 1913, Munro was appointed as the Lord Advocate. This is the chief legal officer for the Scottish Government. He was chosen for this role by Prime Minister H. H. Asquith. When David Lloyd George became Prime Minister in December 1916, Robert Munro joined his government. He became the Secretary for Scotland. In this job, he was in charge of many important matters for Scotland. He held this position until October 1922.
Later in 1922, Munro became a judge. He was appointed as the Lord Justice Clerk. This is the second highest judge in Scotland's main civil court. He was given the special judicial title of Lord Alness.
Later Life and Honors
After he retired from being a judge in 1933, Robert Munro was given a special honor. On June 27, 1934, he was made a Baron. This meant he became a member of the House of Lords and was known as Baron Alness.
In May 1940, during World War II, Winston Churchill asked him to return to government. Lord Alness became a Lord-in-waiting, which is a government whip. He worked with the Liberal National group. He kept this job even in Churchill's short government in 1945. In 1947, he received another high honor, becoming a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire.
Lord Alness also served as a Deputy Lieutenant of Edinburgh. This is a ceremonial role.
Personal Life
Lord Alness was married two times. His first wife was Edith Gwladys Evans, whom he married in 1898. She passed away in 1920. In 1921, he married his second wife, Olga Marie Grumler. Robert Munro did not have any children from either marriage. He passed away in October 1955 at the age of 87. Since he had no children, his title of Baron Alness ended with him.
