Sir Robert Cary, 1st Baronet facts for kids
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Sir
Robert Archibald Cary
1st Baronet
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| Member of Parliament for Manchester Withington |
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| In office 25 October 1951 – 8 February 1974 |
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| Preceded by | John Potter |
| Succeeded by | William Proctor |
| Member of Parliament for Eccles |
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| In office 14 November 1935 – 15 June 1945 |
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| Preceded by | Frederick Cundiff |
| Succeeded by | Fred Silvester |
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| Born | 25 May 1898 London, England |
| Died | 1 October 1979 (aged 81) |
| Spouse |
Rosamond Mary Curzon
(m. 1924) |
| Children | Roger Hugh Cary |
| Parents | Robert Cary Alice Day |
| Relatives | Artuhur Frederick Johnson (uncle-in-law) and Alice Cary (aunt) William Richard Cary (uncle) |
Sir Robert Archibald Cary (born May 25, 1898 – died October 1, 1979) was an important British politician. He was a member of the Conservative Party. He also held the special title of a Baronet.
Robert Cary's Early Life and Military Service
Robert Cary was born to Robert Cary and Alice Day. He went to school at Ardingly College. Later, he studied at the Royal Military College, Sandhurst. This is a famous place where army officers train.
He joined the army and served in the 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards. Robert Cary bravely fought in two big wars: the First World War and the Second World War.
Robert Cary's Political Career
Robert Cary served in the British Parliament for many years. He was a Member of Parliament (MP). An MP is a person elected to represent people in a specific area.
He was an MP for Eccles from 1935 to 1945. Later, he became the MP for Manchester Withington. He held this position from 1951 until he retired in 1974.
During his time in politics, he had several important roles. From 1939 to 1942, he was a Parliamentary Private Secretary. This role means he helped senior government officials. He worked for the Civil Lords of the Admiralty.
From 1942 to 1945, he helped the Secretary of State for India and Burma. In 1944 and 1945, he was an Assistant Government Whip. A whip helps make sure all party members vote together. He was also a Junior Lord of the Treasury for a short time in 1945.
From 1951 to 1955, he was again a Parliamentary Private Secretary. This time, he assisted the Lord Privy Seal and the Leader of the House of Commons. These are very important roles in the government.
In 1945, he was given the title of Knight Bachelor. This means he was called "Sir." In 1955, he received an even higher honor. He was made a baronet, which is a special hereditary title.
Robert Cary's Family Life
On April 30, 1924, Robert Cary married Rosamond Mary Scarsdale. She was the daughter of Colonel Alfred Nathaniel Curzon. Her grandfather was Alfred Nathaniel Holden Curzon, who was the 4th Baron Scarsdale.
Robert and Rosamond had one son together. Their son was named Sir Roger Hugh Cary, 2nd Baronet.
