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# Arthur Ponsonby, 1st Baron Ponsonby of Shulbrede

(1871–1946)   Politician   United Kingdom

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Arthur Ponsonby, 1st Baron Ponsonby of Shulbrede was a politician from the United Kingdom.

## Quick Facts About Arthur Ponsonby, 1st Baron Ponsonby of Shulbrede

Born February 16, 1871

Died March 23, 1946

Nationality United Kingdom

Profession Politician

Spouse Dorothea Ponsonby

## About Arthur Ponsonby, 1st Baron Ponsonby of Shulbrede

Arthur Augustus William Harry Ponsonby, 1st Baron Ponsonby of Shulbrede, was a British politician, writer, and social activist. He was the son of Sir Henry Ponsonby, Private Secretary to Queen Victoria, and Mary Elizabeth Bulteel, daughter of John Crocker Bulteel. He was also the great-grandson of The 3rd Earl of Bessborough, The 3rd Earl of Bathurst and The 2nd Earl Grey. The 1st Baron Sysonby was his elder brother.

## Awards & Honors

James Tait Black Memorial Prize

##  Quotes by Arthur Ponsonby, 1st Baron Ponsonby of Shulbrede

> [I do not desire to give myself any fresh political label. Though the formation of the Union of Democratic Control it has…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/arthur-ponsonby-1st-baron-ponsonby-of-shulbrede/i-do-not-desire-to-give-myself-any-fresh-political-label-though-the/)

Arthur Ponsonby, 1st Baron Ponsonby of Shulbrede

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> [Resolutions expressing Parliamentary approval of every Treaty before ratification would be a very cumbersome form of procedure and would burden the House…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/arthur-ponsonby-1st-baron-ponsonby-of-shulbrede/resolutions-expressing-parliamentary-approval-of-every-treaty-before/)

Arthur Ponsonby, 1st Baron Ponsonby of Shulbrede

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