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  1. Mar 11, 2024 · Edward Frederick Lindley Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax ( 16 April 1881 – 23 December 1959 ), known as The Lord Irwin from 1925 until 1934 and as The Viscount Halifax from 1934 until 1944, was a British Conservative politician. He is usually considered as one of the architects of appeasement before World War II.

  2. Edward Frederick Lindley Wood Halifax, 1st earl of, 1881–1959, British statesman. He entered the House of Commons (1910) as a Conservative and was president of the Board of Education (1922–24) and of the Board of Agriculture (1924–25). Created Baron Irwin in 1925, he served (1926–31) as viceroy of India.

  3. Halifax (Also known as) Surname: Wood: Forenames: Edward Frederick Lindley: Gender: Male: Date: 1881-1959: Title: 1st Earl of Halifax: History: Viceroy of India 1925-1931. Secretary of State for War 1935. Lord Privy Seal and Leader of the Lords 1935-1937. Lord President of the Council 1937. Foreign Secretary 1938-1941. Ambassador to Washington ...

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