Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook

Politician

1814 – 1906

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Who was Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook?

Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook GCSI PC, known as Gathorne Hardy until 1878, was a prominent British Conservative politician. He held office in every Conservative government between 1858 and 1892 and notably served as Home Secretary from 1867 to 1868 and as Secretary of State for War from 1874 to 1878.

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Born
Oct 1, 1814
Bradford
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  • United Kingdom
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Education
  • Oriel College, Oxford
  • Shrewsbury School
Died
Oct 30, 1906

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on July 23, 2013

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