Basil Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, 4th Marquess of Dufferin and Ava
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Basil Sheridan Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, 4th Marquess of Dufferin and Ava (born Basil Sheridan Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood; 6 April 1909 – 25 March 1945), styled Earl of Ava from 1918 until 1930, was a Conservative politician and soldier of the United Kingdom.
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The Marquess of Dufferin and Ava | |
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Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies | |
In office 1937–1940 | |
Preceded by | The Earl De La Warr |
Succeeded by | George Hall |
Lord-in-waiting to King George VI | |
In office 1936–1937 | |
Preceded by | The Earl of Feversham |
Succeeded by | The Earl Fortescue |
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Born | Basil Sheridan Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood 6 April 1909 (1909-04-06) |
Died | 25 March 1945(1945-03-25) (aged 35) Burma |
Political party | Conservative |
Spouse | |
Children | 3, including Caroline and Sheridan |
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Alma mater | Balliol College, Oxford |
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