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John Anderson, 1st Viscount Waverley

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John Anderson, 1st Viscount Waverley

British Viscount (1882-1958)

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About John Anderson, 1st Viscount Waverley

John Anderson, 1st Viscount Waverley,, was a Scottish civil servant and politician who is best known for his service in the War Cabinet during the Second World War, for which he was nicknamed the "Home Front Prime Minister". He served as Home Secretary, Lord President of the Council and Chancellor of the Exchequer. The Anderson shelters are named after him.

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Occupation: politician, economist, colonial administrator
Position held: Chancellor of the Exchequer, Lord President of the Council, Home Secretary, Lord Privy Seal
Citizenship: United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
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July 8, 1882

Died

January 4, 1958

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