Edward Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham

British colonial administrator and politician (1879-1955)
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Edward Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham

Summary

Edward Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham is a human[1]. He was born in Chennai[2]. He was born on September 8, 1879[3]. He passed away in Tormarton[4]. He died on December 1, 1955[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and journalist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (190 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Edward Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham's place of birth was Chennai[2].
  • Edward Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham passed away in Tormarton[4].
  • Edward Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham was born on September 8, 1879[3].
  • Edward Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham died on December 1, 1955[5].
  • Edward Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham's father was Henry Bidewell Grigg[9].
  • Edward Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham's mother was Elizabeth Deas-Thomson[10].
  • Edward Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham was married to Joan Grigg[11].
  • A child of Edward Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham was John Grigg, 2nd Baron Altrincham[12].
  • A child of Edward Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham was Annabel Desirée Grigg[13].
  • A child of Edward Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham was Anthony Ulrick David Dundas Grigg, 3rd Baron Altrincham[14].
  • Edward Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • Edward Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • Edward Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham worked as a politician[6].
  • Edward Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham's professions included journalist[7].
  • Edward Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[17].
  • Edward Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham held the position of member of the 37th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Edward Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham held the position of member of the 36th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • Edward Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham held the position of member of the 34th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Edward Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham held the position of member of the 33rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Edward Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham held the position of member of the 32nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Edward Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham's education included a stint at New College[23].
  • Edward Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham was educated at Winchester College[24].
  • Edward Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham was educated at Summer Fields School[25].
  • Edward Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham received the Military Cross[26].
  • Edward Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham received the Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham's place of birth was Chennai[2]. He was born on September 8, 1879[3]. His father was Henry Bidewell Grigg[9]. His mother was Elizabeth Deas-Thomson[10].

Education

Educated at New College[23], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1379[30]; Winchester College[24], an independent school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1382[33], headquartered in Winchester[34]; and Summer Fields School[25], a school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1864[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and journalist[7]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[17], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39]; member of the 37th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1935[42]; member of the 36th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1931[45]; member of the 34th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1924[48]; member of the 33rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1923[51]; and member of the 32nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[52], in United Kingdom[53], founded in 1922[54].

Recognition

Awards received include Military Cross[26], an orders, decorations, and medals of the United Kingdom[55], in United Kingdom[56], founded in 1914[57]; Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[27], a knighthood[58], in United Kingdom[59]; Distinguished Service Order[60]; and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[61].

Personal Life

Edward Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham was married to Joan Grigg[11]. Children include John Grigg, 2nd Baron Altrincham[12], a politician[62], 1924–2001[63], of United Kingdom[64], specialised in biography[65]; Annabel Desirée Grigg[13]; and Anthony Ulrick David Dundas Grigg, 3rd Baron Altrincham[14], 1934–2020[66]. Political affiliations include Conservative Party[67], a political party[68], in United Kingdom[69], founded in 1834[70], headquartered in Conservative Campaign Headquarters[71] and Liberal Party[72], a political party[73], in United Kingdom[74], founded in 1859[75].

Death and Burial

Edward Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham died on December 1, 1955[5]. He died in Tormarton[4].

Why It Matters

Edward Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (190 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[76]

FAQs

Where was Edward Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham born?

Edward Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham was born in Chennai[2].

Where did Edward Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham die?

Edward Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham passed away in Tormarton[4].

Who were Edward Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham's parents?

Edward Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham's father was Henry Bidewell Grigg[9]. Edward Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham's mother was Elizabeth Deas-Thomson[10].

Who was Edward Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham married to?

Edward Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham's spouses include Joan Grigg[11].

What did Edward Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham do for work?

Edward Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham worked as politician[6] and journalist[7].

Where did Edward Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham go to school?

Edward Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham was educated at New College[23], Winchester College[24], and Summer Fields School[25].

What awards did Edward Grigg, 1st Baron Altrincham receive?

Honors received include Military Cross[26], Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[27], Distinguished Service Order[60], and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[61].

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  1. 15h ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Image Zeballos, Dimnet, M.A. Garfield, Sir E. Grigg, Count H. Kess
    Place of death Tormarton
    Educated at
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
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