John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley

Politician

1826 – 1902

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Who was John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley?

John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley KG, PC, known as the Lord Wodehouse from 1846 to 1866, was a British Liberal politician. He held office in every Liberal administration from 1852 to 1895, notably as Secretary of State for the Colonies and as Foreign Secretary.

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Born
Jan 7, 1826
Wymondham
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Nationality
  • United Kingdom
Profession
Education
  • Christ Church, Oxford
  • Eton College
Employment
  • University of London
Died
Apr 8, 1902
London

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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