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A. V. Alexander was a prominent British Labour politician who served as First Lord of the Admiralty and Minister of Defence, playing crucial roles in naval policy and defense during critical periods including World War II.

What is recorded here

The public map records this plaque for A. V. Alexander. Its recorded inscription reads: A V Alexander, 1st Earl of Hillsborough KG CH PC 1885‒1965 Labour and Co-operative Party politician, First Lord of the Admiralty 1929‒1931, 1940‒1946 Minister of Defence, 1946‒1950. Lived in Barton Hill 1886‒1903

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