The Earl of Cromer | |
|---|---|
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| British Ambassador to the United States | |
| In office 1971–1974 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Ted Heath Harold Wilson |
| Preceded by | John Freeman |
| Succeeded by | Peter Ramsbotham |
| Governor of the Bank of England | |
| In office 1 July 1961 – 30 June 1966 | |
| Preceded by | The Lord Cobbold |
| Succeeded by | Sir Leslie O'Brien |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Rowland Stanley Baring 28 July 1918 |
| Died | 16 March 1991 (aged 72) London, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge |
| Occupation | Banker, diplomat |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1938–1948 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | Grenadier Guards |
| Battles/wars | Second World War |
| Awards | Knight Companion of the Order of the Garter Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George Member of the Order of the British Empire |
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Lieutenant Colonel George Rowland Stanley Baring, 3rd Earl of Cromer, KG GCMG MBE PC (28 July 1918 – 16 March 1991), styled Viscount Errington before 1953, was a British banker and diplomat. After serving during the Second World War, he was Governor of the Bank of England (1961–1966) and British Ambassador to the United States (1971–1974).