Herbert Asquith
Herbert Dixon Asquith (11 March 1881 – 5 August 1947) was an English poet, novelist, and lawyer. Nicknamed "Beb" by his family, he was the second son of H. Asquith, British Prime Minister and the younger brother of Raymond Asquith. Asquith was greatly affected by his service with the Royal Artillery in World War I. His poems included "The Volunteer" and "The Fallen Subaltern", the latter being a tribute to fallen soldiers.
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Herbert Asquith
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- Name
- Herbert Asquith
- Born
- 11 March 1881
- Birthplace
- Hampstead, London, England
- Died
- 5 August 1947
- Place of death
- Bath, Somerset, England
- Occupation
- Lawyer and writer
- Nationality
- United Kingdom · United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Education
- University of Oxford · Lambrook
- Languages
- English
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Herbert Dixon Asquith (11 March 1881 – 5 August 1947) was an English poet, novelist, and lawyer. Nicknamed "Beb" by his family, he was the second son of H. Asquith, British Prime Minister and the younger brother of Raymond Asquith. Asquith was greatly affected by his service with the Royal Artillery in World War I. His poems included "The Volunteer" and "The Fallen Subaltern", the latter being a tribute to fallen soldiers.
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His poem "Soldiers at Peace" was set to music by Ina Boyle. His novels include the best-selling Young Orland (set during and after the First World War), Wind's End, Mary Dallon, and Roon. In 1910, he married Lady Cynthia Charteris, who was also a writer. She was the eldest daughter of Hugo Charteris, 11th Earl of Wemyss, and his wife, Mary Constance Wyndham. They had three sons.
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• Honorific Prefix — The Honourable • Name — Herbert Asquith • Born — 11 March 1881 • Birthplace — Hampstead, London, England • Died — 5 August 1947 • Place of death — Bath, Somerset, England • Occupation — Lawyer and writer • Children — 3 • Parents — * H. H. Asquith (father) • Helen Melland (mother)
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The authorities additionally record the headings Hon. Asquith and Herbert Dixon Asquith. His recorded language was English. He was the child of H. Asquith and Helen Kelsall Melland. He married Cynthia Asquith. 3 children are recorded: John Michael Asquith, Michael Henry Asquith and Simon Asquith.
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1881
Herbert Asquith born at Hampstead.
1947
Herbert Asquith died at Bath.
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Herbert Asquith is recorded as poet and barrister.
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