What is maurice bonham carter?

Maurice Bonham Carter (1880-1960) was a British politician and businessman. He was born in London and educated at Eton College and Oxford University. After his education, he became involved in the family business of Bonham Carter and Company, a cotton trading firm founded by his grandfather.

He entered politics in 1918, when he was elected as a member of parliament for the Conservative Party. He remained in parliament until 1922, when he resigned to focus on his business interests. He was later appointed to the House of Lords in 1937.

During World War II, he served in the British Army as a lieutenant colonel, and was awarded the OBE in 1944 for his services. After the war, he served as the Lord Lieutenant of Somerset from 1947 to 1959.

In addition to his political and business activities, Maurice Bonham Carter was also a philanthropist and a supporter of the arts. He helped to establish the National Portrait Gallery, and served as its chairman from 1947 to 1952. He also served as the chairman of the board of trustees for the Tate Gallery from 1954 to 1960.