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John Llewellin, 1st Baron Llewellin
NameJohn Llewellin, 1st Baron Llewellin
Birth date12 August 1894
Death date21 January 1967

John Llewellin, 1st Baron Llewellin was a British politician and colonial administrator. He served as a member of Parliament and held various ministerial positions, including Minister of Food during World War II. Llewellin was also the Governor-General of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland.

Early life and military career

John Llewellin was born on 12 August 1894. During World War I, he served in the Royal Flying Corps and later in the Royal Air Force, achieving the rank of Major. After the war, Llewellin worked in the City, becoming a Member of Parliament for Westminster St George's in 1924.

Political career

Llewellin was a Conservative politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Westminster St George's from 1924 to 1945. During his time in Parliament, he held various positions, including Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.

Ministerial service

In 1940, Llewellin became the Minister of Food, a position he held until 1945. He played a crucial role in coordinating food rationing during World War II, working closely with Winston Churchill, Clement Attlee, and Lord Woolton. Llewellin's efforts helped maintain food supplies in the United Kingdom during the war.

Governor-General of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland

In 1953, Llewellin was appointed as the Governor-General of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, a position he held until 1957. During his tenure, he worked to promote economic development and cooperation among the Federation's member states, including Northern Rhodesia, Southern Rhodesia, and Nyasaland.

Personal life and honours

Llewellin was created Baron Llewellin, of Grasmere in the County of Westmorland, on 18 January 1945. He married Anne Mary (née) Wilson and had two daughters. Llewellin passed away on 21 January 1967, leaving behind a legacy as a dedicated public servant and colonial administrator.

Category:British politicians Category:Colonial administrators Category:Conservative Party (UK) politicians