Arthur Bigge, 1st Baron Stamfordham
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Lieutenant-Colonel Arthur John Bigge, 1st Baron Stamfordham, GCB, GCIE, GCVO, KCSI, KCMG, ISO, PC (18 June 1849 – 31 March 1931) was a British Army officer and courtier. He was Private Secretary to Queen Victoria during the last few years of her reign, and to George V during most of his reign. He was the maternal grandfather of Lord Adeane, Private Secretary to Elizabeth II from 1953 to 1972.
Quick Facts Private Secretary to the Sovereign, Monarch ...
The Lord Stamfordham | |
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Private Secretary to the Sovereign | |
In office 1910–1931 | |
Monarch | George V |
Preceded by | The Lord Knollys |
Succeeded by | Sir Clive Wigram |
In office 1895–1901 | |
Monarch | Victoria |
Preceded by | Sir Henry Ponsonby |
Succeeded by | Sir Francis Knollys |
Personal details | |
Born | Arthur John Bigge (1849-06-18)18 June 1849 |
Died | 31 March 1931(1931-03-31) (aged 81) |
Nationality | British |
Spouse |
Constance Neville
(m. 1881; died 1922) |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | Royal Military Academy |
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