Edward Shortt | |
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| Home Secretary | |
| In office 14 January 1919 – 23 October 1922 | |
| Prime Minister | David Lloyd George |
| Preceded by | Sir George Cave |
| Succeeded by | William Bridgeman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 March 1862 Newcastle upon Tyne, England |
| Died | 10 November 1935 (aged 73) Kensington, London, England |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Isabella Stewart Scott |
| Alma mater | University College, Durham (BA) |
Edward Shortt, KC (10 March 1862 – 10 November 1935) was a British lawyer and Liberal Party politician. He served as a member of David Lloyd George's cabinet, most significantly as Home Secretary from 1919 to 1922.