Eustace Percy, 1st Baron Percy of Newcastle
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Eustace Sutherland Campbell Percy, 1st Baron Percy of Newcastle PC (21 March 1887 – 3 April 1958), styled Lord Eustace Percy between 1899 and 1953, was a British diplomat, Conservative politician and public servant. He most notably served as President of the Board of Education under Stanley Baldwin between 1924 and 1929.
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The Lord Percy of Newcastle | |
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President of the Board of Education | |
In office 6 November 1924 – 4 June 1929 | |
Monarch | George V |
Prime Minister | Stanley Baldwin |
Preceded by | Charles Trevelyan |
Succeeded by | Sir Charles Trevelyan, Bt |
Minister without Portfolio | |
In office 7 June 1935 – 31 March 1936 | |
Monarchs | George V Edward VIII |
Prime Minister | Stanley Baldwin |
Preceded by | None |
Succeeded by | None |
Personal details | |
Born | 21 March 1887 (1887-03-21) |
Died | 3 April 1958 (1958-04-04) (aged 71) |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Conservative |
Spouse | Stella Drummond |
Children | 2 |
Parent(s) | Henry Percy, 7th Duke of Northumberland Lady Edith Campbell |
Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford |
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