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   Edward Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax

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2. en.wikipedia.org · wiki · Edward_Wood,_1st_Earl_ofEdward Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax - Wikipedia

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   A biography of a senior British Conservative politician who served as Viceroy of India, Foreign Secretary and Ambassador to the US. He was a key figure in the policy of appeasement and the war cabinet under Chamberlain and Churchill.

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   Who was Edward Wood?

   • Between 1941 and 1946 this tall, aloof aristocrat served with surprising success as ambassador in Washington. Halifax, Edward Wood, 1st earl of (1881–1959). A Conservative politician, Halifax made some progress as viceroy of India (1926–31) towards constitutional change in talks with the nationalist leader Mahatma Gandhi.

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   What is a good biography of Lord Halifax?

   • The Earl of Birkenhead, Halifax:The Life of Lord Halifax (1965), is the best full-length biography. Alan Campbell Johnson, Viscount Halifax (1941), gives a satisfactory contemporary account of his life. For a perceptive appraisal of his work in India see Percival Spear, India:A Modern History (1961).

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   When did Lord Halifax take over the Foreign Office?

   • Foreign Secretary February 1938 to December 1940 Lord Halifax took over at the Foreign Office following the resignation of Anthony Eden in February 1938. Eden’s relations with Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain had reached breaking point over the latter’s interference in foreign policy and differences over how best to deal with Germany and Italy.

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   What did Harold Begbie say about Halifax?

   • Harold Begbie described Halifax as "the highest kind of Englishman now in politics" whose "life and doctrine were in complete harmony with a very lofty moral principle, but who has no harsh judgement for men who err and go astray." Harold Macmillan said that Halifax possessed a "sweet and Christian nature."

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4. www.britannica.com · biography · Edward-FrederickEdward Frederick Lindley Wood, 1st earl of Halifax

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   Edward Frederick Lindley Wood, 1st earl of Halifax (born April 16, 1881, Powderham Castle, Devonshire, England—died December 23, 1959, Garrowby Hall, near York, Yorkshire) was a British viceroy of India (1925–31), foreign secretary (1938–40), and ambassador to the United States (1941–46).

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6. www.gov.uk · past-foreign-secretaries · edward-woodHistory of Edward Frederick Lindley Wood - GOV.UK

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   Edward Wood was a Conservative politician who served as Foreign Secretary from 1938 to 1940. He was known for his diplomatic efforts to appease Hitler and Mussolini, and later as the British ambassador to the US during World War II.

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   A biography of Edward Frederick Lindley Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax (1881-1959), a British statesman who served as viceroy of India, foreign secretary, and ambassador to the United States. Learn about his life, career, achievements, and publications.

8. www.encyclopedia.com · history · encyclopediasHalifax, Edward Wood, 1st earl of | Encyclopedia.com

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   A biography of Halifax, a Conservative politician who served as viceroy of India, foreign secretary, and ambassador to the US. Learn about his role in dealing with Gandhi, Nazi Germany, and the Munich crisis.

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    A biography of Edward Wood, a British Conservative politician and diplomat who served as governor-general of India, Foreign Secretary, and ambassador to the USA. Learn about his role in India's independence, appeasement policy, and World War II.

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    Wood, Edward Frederick Lindley, (1881-1959), 1st Earl of Halifax, statesman This page summarises records created by this Person The summary includes a brief description of the...