Award
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q1241043 · wikidata
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Robert Horne, 1st Viscount Horne of Slamannan
1871-02-28 – 1940-09-03
Life & Legacy
Robert Stevenson Horne, 1st Viscount Horne of Slamannan (28 February 1871 – 3 September 1940) was a Scottish businessman, advocate and Unionist politician. He served under David Lloyd George as Minister of Labour between 1919 and 1920, as President of the Board of Trade between 1920 and 1921 and as Chancellor of the Exchequer between 1921 and 1922. In 1937 he was ennobled as Viscount Horne of Slamannan.
Occupation & Career
politician, engineer, university teacher, businessperson, entrepreneur, lawyer
Education
University of Glasgow; George Watson's College; University of Glasgow School of Law
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire
Employer
University of Aberdeen
Organizations & Memberships
Faculty of Advocates
Education & Institutions
George Watson's College · University of Glasgow · University of Glasgow School of Law
Verified Legacy Record
Family Father
Robert Stevenson Horne
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q1241043 · wikidata
Family Mother
Mary Lockhead
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q1241043 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
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