William Danvers Smith, 2nd Viscount Hambleden

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William Frederick Danvers Smith, 2nd Viscount Hambleden (1868 – 1928), known as Frederick Smith, was an officer in the British Army. He was Lt Col of The First Royal Devons (1914–1917) and later Honorary Colonel of the Royal Devon Yeomanry Artillery in 1922.

He was involved in the management of the family business, W H Smith, which was founded by his grandfather, William Henry Smith.

In 1891, he suceeded his father William Henry Smith as Member of Parliament for the Strand constituency, holding the seat until January 1910.

[edit] See also

• Viscount Hambleden

[edit] References

• This page incorporates information from Leigh Rayment's Peerage Page.
• GENUKI/Devon Lord Hambleden and Moretonhampstead

Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by William Henry Smith	Member of Parliament for Strand 1891–1910	Succeeded by Walter Hume Long