Edwin Montagu
British politician (1879–1924)
Died aged 45AquariusUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Biography
Edwin Samuel Montagu PC (6 February 1879 – 15 November 1924) was a British Liberal politician who served as Secretary of State for India between 1917 and 1922. Montagu was a "radical" Liberal and the third practising Jew (after Sir Herbert Samuel and Sir Rufus Isaacs) to serve in the British cabinet.
He was primarily responsible for the Montagu–Chelmsford Reforms which led to the Government of India Act 1919, committing the British to the eventual evolution of India towards dominion status.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom
- member of the 31st Parliament of the United Kingdom
- member of the 30th Parliament of the United Kingdom
- member of the 29th Parliament of the United Kingdom
- member of the 28th Parliament of the United Kingdom
- Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
- Financial Secretary to the Treasury
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Venetia Stanley
- Children
- Judith Venitia Montagu
- Parents
- Samuel Montagu, 1st Baron SwaythlingEllen Cohen
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- According to Wikidata, Edwin Montagu's spouse is or was Venetia Stanley.
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- Wikidata lists 1 child of Edwin Montagu.
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