John Edward Bernard Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone
(1868-1947), Politician, Secretary of State for War and soldierSitter in 18 portraits
The first Lord Mottistone was Secretary of State for War (1912-14); commanded the Canadian Cavalry brigade (1914-18); and was Chairman of the National Savings Committee (1926-43).
Related People
- Hon. Kathleen Mary Haydon (née Seely) (daughter)
- Henry John Alexander Seely, 2nd Baron Mottistone (son)
- Arthur Patrick William Mottistone, 3rd Baron Mottistone (son)
- Charles Seely (grandfather)
- Sir Charles Seely, 1st Bt (father)
- Hugh Michael Seely, 1st Baron Sherwood (nephew)
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