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Walter Long

 
British History: Walter Long

Long, Walter (1854-1924). Conservative statesman. After holding junior office, Long entered the cabinet in 1895. He was a contender for the Conservative leadership in November 1911, but—with Austen Chamberlain—withdrew in favour of Bonar Law. He was appointed president of the Local Government Board in the first wartime coalition in May 1915, and became colonial secretary when the Lloyd George coalition was formed in December 1916. He was 1st lord of the Admiralty, his last ministerial post, between January 1917 and February 1921.

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