10 Facts About Edward FitzRoy

Edward Algernon FitzRoy was a British Conservative politician who served as Speaker of the House of Commons from 1928 until his death in 1943.

Edward FitzRoy came from a family with a long line of public service and was a descendant of Charles II's illegitimate son Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Grafton.

Edward FitzRoy's mother was Lady of the Bedchamber to Queen Victoria and young FitzRoy was a Page of Honour to the Queen.

Edward FitzRoy was appointed a deputy lieutenant of Northamptonshire in 1901.

Edward FitzRoy was re-elected during the January 1910 General Election for Northamptonshire South.

Edward FitzRoy held the seat in the December 1910 General Election.

Edward FitzRoy held the seat in the 1922,1923,1924,1929,1931 and 1935 General Elections.

Edward FitzRoy served as deputy chairman of the Committee of Ways and Means, briefly during 1923 and from 1924 to 1928.

Edward FitzRoy was made a Privy Councillor in February 1924.

Edward FitzRoy was elected Speaker of the House of Commons on 20 June 1928.