Arthur Hobhouse
Sir Arthur Hobhouse | |
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Hobhouse circa 1922 | |
| Born | Arthur Lawrence Hobhouse 15 February 1886 |
| Died | 20 January 1965 (aged 78) |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Eton College |
| Alma mater | St Andrews University Trinity College, Cambridge |
| Occupation(s) | solicitor, politician |
| Known for | MP, Chairman, National Parks Committee |
| Spouse | Konradin Huth Jackson |
| Children | 5, including Henry Hobhouse and Hermione Hobhouse |
| Parent(s) | Henry Hobhouse Margaret Heyworth Potter |
| Relatives | Stephen Henry Hobhouse (brother) |
Sir Arthur Lawrence Hobhouse (15 February 1886 – 20 January 1965) was an English Liberal politician who is best remembered as the architect of the system of national parks of England and Wales. He was a Member of Parliament for Wells from 1923 to 1924 and chairman of the Somerset County Council 1940 to 1947.