F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead
British politician (1872-1930) · United Kingdom · Politicians · Died at 58
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Something wrong?Frederick Edwin Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead, was a British Conservative politician and barrister who attained high office in the early 20th century, in particular as Attorney-General and post War as Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain.
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Sir F. E. Smith, newly created Lord Birkenhead, on his appointment as Lord Chancellor
Time cover, 20 Aug 1923
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Frederick Edwin Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead, was a British Conservative politician and barrister who attained high office in the early 20th century, in particular as Attorney-General and post War as Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain. He was a skilled orator, noted for his staunch opposition to Irish nationalism, his wit, pugnacious views, and hard living and drinking. He is perhaps best remembered today as Winston Churchill's greatest personal and political friend until Birkenhead's death aged 58 from pneumonia caused by cirrhosis of the liver.
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