Preceded by Thomas Scarisbrick Nationality British Name Angus Hambro | Role British Politician | |
Full Name Angus Valdemar Hambro Died November 19, 1957, Poole, United Kingdom | ||
Angus Valdemar Hambro (8 July 1883 - 19 November 1957) was a British Conservative Party politician.
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Early life
Angus Valdemar Hambro was born on 8 July 1883.
His father, Sir Everard Hambro, was a banker. His paternal grandfather, Carl Joachim Hambro, was a Danish immigrant who founded the Hambros Bank in London in 1839. His paternal great-grandfather, Joseph Hambro, was a Danish merchant, banker and political advisor. His paternal great-great-grandfather, Calmer Hambro, was a Danish merchant and banker.
He was educated at Eton. He served in the Queen's Own Dorset Yeomanry.
Career
He was Member of Parliament for South Dorset from 1910 to 1922; High Sheriff of Dorset from 1934 to 1935 and a Member of Parliament again from 1937 to 1945, this time for North Dorset.
Golf
He was a noted amateur golfer.
Death
He died on 19 November 1957.