Josiah Wedgwood, 1st Baron Wedgwood
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Colonel Josiah Clement Wedgwood, 1st Baron Wedgwood, DSO, PC, DL (16 March 1872 ā 26 July 1943), sometimes referred to as Josiah Wedgwood IV, was a British Liberal and Labour politician who served in government under Ramsay MacDonald. He was a prominent single-tax activist following the political-economic reformer Henry George. He was the great-great-grandson of potter Josiah Wedgwood.
Quick Facts Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Prime Minister ...
The Lord Wedgwood | |
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Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster | |
In office 22 January ā 3 November 1924 | |
Prime Minister | Ramsay MacDonald |
Preceded by | J. C. C. Davidson |
Succeeded by | The Viscount Cecil of Chelwood |
Personal details | |
Born | 16 March 1872 |
Died | 26 July 1943 (1943-07-27) (aged 71) |
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