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Evelyn Baring, 1st Baron Howick of Glendale

British diplomat (1903-1973) · United Kingdom · On the map · Politicians · Died at 69

Evelyn Baring, 1st Baron Howick of Glendale, was Governor of Southern Rhodesia from 1942 to 1944, High Commissioner for Southern Africa from 1944 to 1951, and Governor of Kenya from 1952 to 1959. Baring played an integral role in the suppression of the Mau Mau rebellion.

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1973Died10 March 19731972Knight of the GarterAward1955Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St GeorgeAward1947Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian OrderAward1903Born29 September 1903

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Knight of the Garter1972
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George1955
Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order1947

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Together with Colonial Secretary Alan Lennox-Boyd, Baring played a significant role in the government's efforts to deal with the rebellion, and see Kenya through to independence. He was appointed as Baron Howick of Glendale in 1960 by Queen Elizabeth II.

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United Kingdom
Category
Politicians
Type
Public Official
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1903 to 1973 · aged 69