Sir Alban Young, 9th Baronet facts for kids
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Sir Alban Young, Bt
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| Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to His Majesty the King of the Serbs, Croats and Slovenes | |
| In office 1919–1925 |
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| Preceded by | Charles Louis des Graz |
| Succeeded by | Howard William Kennard |
| Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Republics of Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Salvador | |
| In office 1913–1919 |
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| Preceded by | Sir Lionel Carden |
| Succeeded by | Hugh Gaisford |
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| Born | 18 November 1865 Kensington, London, England |
| Died | 2 March 1944 (aged 78) Oxford, England |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
Sir Charles Alban Young, 9th Baronet (born November 18, 1865 – died March 2, 1944) was an important British diplomat. A diplomat is someone who represents their country in other nations. Sir Alban Young worked to build good relationships between the United Kingdom and countries around the world. He held special titles like Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG) and Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO), which are honors given for important service.
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Life as a Diplomat
Sir Alban Young was born in Kensington, London, England. His father was Sir Charles Lawrence Young, who was the 7th Baronet. A "Baronet" is a special title, like a knight, that can be passed down in a family.
Early Career and Roles
Sir Alban Young joined the Her Majesty's Diplomatic Service. This is a group of people who work for the British government in other countries. His first job was in Athens, Greece. Later, in 1910, he became a British Councillor in Tehran, which is the capital city of Iran. He worked there until 1913.
Representing the UK in Central America
From 1913 to 1919, Sir Alban Young had a very important role. He was appointed as a Minister to Guatemala and other countries in Central America. A Minister is a high-ranking diplomat who acts as the main representative of their country. He helped manage the relationships between the United Kingdom and these nations.
Final Post in Serbia
Sir Alban Young's last major job was as the Minister to Serbia. He served in this role from 1919 to 1925. During this time, he continued to work on strengthening ties between the UK and Serbia.
Family and Legacy
In 1921, Sir Alban Young inherited the baronetcy from his brother. This meant he became the 9th Baronet in his family line. He married Clara Elliot on July 18, 1908. Clara was the daughter of another important figure, Sir Francis Elliot. Sir Alban Young had one son named William. Sadly, William passed away in Libya during the Second World War. After Sir Alban Young's death in 1944, his grandson inherited the baronetcy.
