Sir Alexander Carr-Saunders | |
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 Carr-Saunders in c.1960 | |
| 5th Director of the London School of Economics and Political Science | |
| In office 1937–1957 | |
| Preceded by | Sir William Beveridge |
| Succeeded by | Sir Sydney Caine |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alexander Morris Carr-Saunders 14 January 1886 Reigate, Surrey, England |
| Died | 6 October 1966 (aged 80) |
| Spouse | Teresa Molyneux-Seel |
| Relations | Catherine Maxwell Stuart, 21st Lady of Traquair (granddaughter) |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | Eton College |
| Alma mater | Magdalen College, Oxford |
| Awards | Knight Bachelor (1946) FBA (1946) KBE (1957) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Branch/service |  British Army |
| Years of service | 1914–1918 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Royal Army Service Corps |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
Sir Alexander Morris Carr-Saunders, KBE, FBA (14 January 1886 – 6 October 1966) was an English biologist, sociologist, academic, and academic administrator. He was Director of the London School of Economics from 1937 to 1957.