William Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough
British athlete and politician (1855-1945)
William Henry Grenfell, 1st Baron Desborough · 威廉·格倫費爾，第一代拜倫男爵 · 第1代デスボロー男爵ウィリアム・グレンフェル
- Born
- 30 October 1855, London
- Died
- 9 January 1945, Panshanger
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Sport
- rowing
- Occupation
- rower, politician, fencer
- Height
- 183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
- Weight
- 89 kg (196 lb)
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| fencing at the 1906 Intercalated Games |
Awards and honours
- Knight of the Garter 1928
- Doctor of Civil Law 1938
- Commander of the Royal Victorian Order
- Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order
- Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order
- Order of the Redeemer
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q333887 (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.