David Davies, 1st Baron Davies
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David Davies, 1st Baron Davies of Llandinam (11 May 1880 – 16 June 1944), was a politician and public benefactor, the grandson of the famous industrialist, David Davies "Llandinam".
Davies was born and died at Llandinam, Montgomeryshire. Politically and personally, he followed the lead set by his grandfather. From 1906 to 1929, he was the Liberal Member of Parliament for the Montgomeryshire constituency, and an active supporter of the League of Nations. The barony was created for him in 1932.
Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
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Preceded by: Arthur Humphreys-Owen |
Member of Parliament for Montgomeryshire 1906–1929 |
Succeeded by: Clement Davies |
Peerage of the United Kingdom | ||
Preceded by: (new creation) |
Baron Davies 1932–1944 |
Succeeded by: David Davies |