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Andrew Weir, 1st Baron Inverforth
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Andrew Weir, 1st Baron Inverforth

Scottish shipowner (1865–1955)

Andrew Weir, 1st Baron Inverforth, PC (24 April 1865 – 17 September 1955) created and headed the firm of Andrew Weir and Co. shipowners of Glasgow.2

From Wikipedia’s article on Andrew Weir, 1st Baron Inverforth (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born Apr 24, 1865, died Sep 17, 1955.1

About

In the First World War he served as a minister in the coalition government: he was Surveyor General of Supplies from 1917 to 1919, and Minister of Munitions from 1919 to 1921.

From Wikipedia’s article on Andrew Weir, 1st Baron Inverforth, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.2

Early life and education

  • Date not recordedKirkcaldy High School3

Career

Occupation: politician, ship-owner.6

  • Since 1929Chief executive, Cable & Wireless (Holding), Ltd.4
  • Date not recordedMember of the House of Lords5
  • Date not recordedMember of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom5

Personal life

  • BornApr 24, 1865, Kirkcaldy7
  • DiedSep 17, 1955, Hampstead8
  • CitizenshipUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, United Kingdom9
  • SpouseAnne Dowie married 188910

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