A. V. Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was A. V. Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough born?May 1, 1885
2. When did A. V. Alexander, 1st Earl Alexander of Hillsborough die?January 11, 1965
3. What is the political career highlights?Three-time First Lord of the Admiralty, first Minister of Defence
4. What is the key political affiliations?Labour Party, Co-operative Party
5. Who was A. V. Alexander?A. V. Alexander was a British politician who led the Royal Navy during World War II and later became the first Minister of Defence.
6. What did he do as First Lord of the Admiralty?He oversaw the Navy’s ships, plans, and battles, making sure Britain could fight at sea.

First Lord of the Admiralty: The senior civilian political appointee responsible for the administration and policy of the Royal Navy.
Minister of Defence: The cabinet-level official responsible for the overall strategic direction and management of a nation's armed forces.
Co-operative Movement: A social and economic movement advocating for businesses and organizations owned and run by their members for mutual benefit.
Parliamentary Democracy: A system of government where elected representatives in a parliament make laws and hold the executive accountable.