Ralph Endersby Harwood
Sir Ralph Endersby Harwood | |
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| Born | 28 March 1883 |
| Died | 28 February 1951 (aged 67) |
| Nationality | United Kingdom |
| Education | Bedford Modern School |
| Known for | Financial Secretary to George V, Edward VIII and George VI |
Sir Ralph Endersby Harwood KCB KCVO CBE (28 March 1883 – 28 February 1951) was Financial Secretary to George V, Edward VIII and George VI.[1]
Early life
Harwood was born on 28 March 1883, the son of Charles Harwood of Shefford, Bedfordshire. He was educated at Bedford Modern School.[1]
Career
Harwood served as Deputy Treasurer to George V from 1922 until 1935 and Financial Secretary to George V (1935), Edward VIII (1936) and George VI (1937).[1] He later became a Governor of the London School of Economics.[1] As well as this, he was considered to be a master debater.
Family life
In 1903, Harwood married Kitty, the daughter of William Rule Endersby. They had one son and three daughters.[1] Sir Ralph was instrumental in the restoration of Seckford Hall, a Suffolk mansion.
Harwood died on 28 February 1951[1] and is buried in the churchyard of St Leonard's church in Old Warden in Bedfordshire.
There is a photographic portrait of him at the National Portrait Gallery.[2]