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Auckland Geddes, 1st Baron Geddes

1879-06-21 – 1954-06-08

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Life & Legacy

Auckland Campbell Geddes, 1st Baron Geddes, (21 June 1879 – 8 June 1954) was a British academic, soldier, politician and diplomat. He was a member of David Lloyd George's coalition government during the First World War and also served as Ambassador to the United States.

Occupation & Career

diplomat, politician, military officer, anatomist, physician

Education

University of Edinburgh; George Watson's College

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath · Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George

Employer

Foreign Office · McGill University · University of Edinburgh

Education & Institutions

George Watson's College · University of Edinburgh

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q337671 — wikidata View source

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