Alfred Duff Cooper, 1st Viscount Norwich of Aldwick
Alfred Duff Cooper, 1st Viscount Norwich of Aldwick (born Feb. 22, 1890βdied Jan. 1, 1954) was a British politician. He served as a Conservative in Parliament (1924β29 and 1931β45). After a stint as secretary of state for war (1935β37), he became first lord of the Admiralty (1937) but resigned to protest the Munich agreement. Later he served as minister of information under Winston Churchill (1940β41) and as ambassador to France (1944β47). His books include Talleyrand, Haig, and his autobiography, Old Men Forget.
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Alfred Duff Cooper, 1st Viscount Norwich of Aldwick
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18 February 2026
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November 15, 2026