Henry Duke, 1st Baron Merrivale
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Sir Henry Edward Duke, 1st Baron Merrivale PC (5 November 1855 – 20 May 1939) was a British judge and Conservative politician. He served as Chief Secretary for Ireland between 1916 and 1918.
"Henry Duke" redirects here. For the captain of the 1908 Olympic gold medal winning tug of war team, see Henry Duke (police officer).
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The Lord Merrivale | |
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President of the Probate, Divorce and Admiralty Division | |
In office 31 October 1919 – 2 October 1933 | |
Preceded by | The Lord Sterndale |
Succeeded by | The Lord Merriman |
Lord Justice of Appeal | |
Chief Secretary for Ireland | |
In office 31 July 1916 – 5 May 1918 | |
Monarch | George V |
Prime Minister | H. H. Asquith David Lloyd George |
Preceded by | Augustine Birrell |
Succeeded by | Edward Shortt |
Member of Parliament for Exeter | |
In office April 1911 – June 1918 | |
Preceded by | Harold St Maur |
Succeeded by | Robert Newman |
Majority | 1 (0%) |
In office 15 January 1910 – 10 February 1910 | |
Preceded by | Sir George Kekewich |
Succeeded by | Harold St Maur |
Majority | 26 (0.2%) |
Personal details | |
Born | 5 November 1855 (1855-11-05) |
Died | 20 May 1939 (1939-05-21) (aged 83) |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Conservative |
Spouse | Sarah Shortland (d. 1914) |
Alma mater | None |
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