Edward Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham
Edward William Macleay Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham, KCMG, KCVO, DSO, MC, PC (8 September 1879 – 1 December 1955) was a British colonial administrator and politician.
The Right Honourable The Lord Altrincham KCMG KCVO DSO MC PC | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Kenya | |
| In office 10 February 1925 – 27 September 1930 | |
| Monarch | George V |
| Preceded by | Edward Denham (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | Henry Monck-Mason Moore |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 September 1879 Madras, Madras Presidency, British India (now Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India) |
| Died | 1 December 1955 (aged 76) Tormarton, Gloucestershire, England |
| Nationality | England |
| Political party | Liberal, then Conservative |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3, including John Grigg |
| Alma mater | New College, Oxford |
| Occupation | Journalist, civil servant |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1914–1920 |
| Unit | Grenadier Guards |
| Battles/wars | First World War |
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