Arthur Hobhouse

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Sir Arthur Hobhouse

Country

Great Britain

Birth - Death

1886 - 1965

Occupation

Politics

Notable Achievements

KBE

Description

Liberal politician noted for creating the first National Parks in Great Britain (1923-1924). Member, Sommerset Council (1925-1947). Chair, National Parks Committee (1945-). Chancellor, Bristol University. Knighted (1947). Bisexual, with a noted affair with painter Duncan Grant.

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