Roger Lumley, 11th Earl of Scarbrough facts for kids
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The Earl of Scarbrough
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| Governor of Bombay | |
| In office 18 September 1937 – 24 March 1943 |
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| Preceded by | Robert Duncan Bell |
| Succeeded by | John Colville |
| Under-Secretary of State for India and Burma | |
| In office 1945 |
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| Preceded by | The Earl of Listowel |
| Succeeded by | Arthur Henderson |
| Member of Parliament for York |
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| In office 27 October 1931 – 6 May 1937 |
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| Preceded by | Frederick George Burgess |
| Succeeded by | Charles Wood |
| Member of Parliament for Kingston upon Hull East |
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| In office 15 November 1922 – 10 May 1929 |
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| Preceded by | George Murchison |
| Succeeded by | George Muff |
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Lawrence Roger Lumley
27 July 1896 Northumberland, England |
| Died | 29 June 1969 (aged 72) Rotherham, West Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Political party | Conservative |
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Katherine Isobel McEwen
(m. 1922) |
| Children | 5 (including Richard) |
| Education | Eton College |
| Alma mater | Magdalen College, Oxford |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Branch/service |  British Army |
| Years of service | 1916–1946 |
| Rank | Major-general |
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Lawrence Roger Lumley, 11th Earl of Scarbrough (born July 27, 1896 – died June 29, 1969) was an important British figure. He was a Conservative politician and a British Army general. He held many significant roles throughout his life.
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Early Life and Education
Lawrence Lumley was born in Northumberland, England. His father was Brigadier General Osbert Lumley. His mother was Constance Ellinor Wilson-Patten. Lawrence went to two well-known schools. He studied at Eton College and later at Magdalen College, Oxford.
A Career in the Military and Politics
Lawrence Lumley followed his father into the military. He trained at the Royal Military College, Sandhurst. In 1916, he became a second lieutenant in the 11th Hussars. He fought in France during World War I. After the war, he left active service but remained in the reserves.
Lumley also had a long career in politics. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) in the House of Commons. He represented Kingston upon Hull East from 1922 to 1929. Later, he represented York from 1931 to 1937. He also worked as a special assistant to important politicians like Austen Chamberlain and Anthony Eden.
Leading in India
In 1937, Lawrence Lumley was given a very important job. He became the Governor of Bombay. This was a major role in India, which was then part of the British Empire. He served as Governor until 1943. For his work, he was honored as a Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India.
World War II and Later Roles
When he returned from India, Lumley served as an acting Major-General during World War II. He worked for the War Office, helping with civilian matters. After the war, he continued to be involved with the Army as an honorary colonel.
In 1945, he became the Earl of Scarbrough after his uncle passed away. This meant he inherited a noble title. He continued to serve the country in various ways. From 1952 to 1963, he was the Lord Chamberlain. This is a senior officer in the British Royal Household. He was also the Chancellor of the University of Durham from 1958 to 1969. In 1948, he was made a Knight of the Garter, which is a very high honor.
Interests and Contributions
Beyond his official duties, the Earl of Scarbrough was very interested in studies about Asia and Africa. After World War II, he led a special group. This group looked at how Britain could improve its knowledge and connections with these parts of the world. Their report, known as the "Scarbrough report," suggested that universities should get more funding to study these areas.
He was also involved in freemasonry. From 1951 to 1967, he was the Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England. This is a very high position in the organization. He was also a supporter of the Yorkshire Philosophical Society.
His Family
On July 12, 1922, Lawrence Lumley married Katherine Isobel McEwen. They had five children together:
- Lady Mary Constance Lumley (1923–1998)
- Lady Elizabeth Lumley (born 1925)
- Lady Anne Katharine Gabrielle Lumley (1928–2006)
- Richard Aldred Lumley, 12th Earl of Scarbrough (1932–2004)
- Lady Jane Lily Serena Lumley (1935–2016)
