George Sandys (politician)
Captain George John Sandys (/ˈsændz/; 23 September 1875 – 3 September 1937) was a British diplomat and Conservative politician.
Captain George Sandys | |
|---|---|
Sandys in 1910 | |
| Member of Parliament for Wells | |
| In office 15 January 1910 – 14 December 1918 | |
| Prime Minister | H. H. Asquith |
| Preceded by | Thomas Ball Silcock |
| Succeeded by | Harry Greer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George John Sandys 23 September 1875 Slade House, Stroud, Gloucestershire |
| Died | 3 September 1937 (aged 61) Antibes, France |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse |
Mildred Helen Cameron
(m. 1905; div. 1921) |
| Relations | Laura Sandys (granddaughter) Edwina Sandys (granddaughter) |
| Children | Duncan Sandys (b. 1908) |
| Parent | James Sandys (father) |
| Alma mater | Clifton College Pembroke College, Oxford |
| Profession | Diplomat |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant (British Army and Royal Marines) |
| Unit | 5th Dragoon Guards |
| Battles/wars | South African War |
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