Edgar Vincent, 1st Viscount D'Abernon
The Viscount D'Abernon | |
|---|---|
Lord D'Abernon in 1926 | |
| British Ambassador to Berlin | |
| In office 1920–1925 | |
| Preceded by | Victor Hay |
| Succeeded by | Sir Ronald Lindsay |
| Member of Parliament for Exeter | |
| In office 1899–1906 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Northcote |
| Succeeded by | Sir George Kekewich |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edgar Vincent 19 August 1857 Slinfold, West Sussex, England |
| Died | 1 November 1941 (aged 84) Hove, England |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse | |
| Parent(s) | Sir Frederick Vincent, 11th Baronet Maria Copley |
| Education | Eton College |
Edgar Vincent, 1st Viscount D'Abernon, GCB, GCMG, PC, FRS (19 August 1857 – 1 November 1941) was a British politician, diplomat, art collector and author. He played an important role in the negotiations behind the 1925 Locarno Pact between Germany and its neighbours.