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Sydney Charles Buxton Biography and Timeline

Follow Sydney Charles Buxton through 5 dated historical records for Great Britain.

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Sydney Charles Buxton, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

5Distinct records

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1910–1912Years on this page

1910

February 1910

Board of Trade Appointment

President of Board of Trade · London · Government / Liberal Party Government

Becomes President of the Board of Trade.

Role range: 1910-1914

February 1910

Cabinet Promotion

President of Board of Trade · London · Government / Liberal Party Government

Succeeds Churchill in responsibility for trade and labour administration.

Role range: 1910-1914

1912

22 April 1912

Wreck Commissioner Requested

President of the Board of Trade · London · Government / Liberal Party Government

Requests appointment of a Wreck Commissioner to investigate the loss of Titanic.

Role range: 1910-1914

30 April 1912

Formal Titanic Investigation Ordered

President of the Board of Trade · London · Government / Liberal Party Government

The Board of Trade formally orders an investigation under the Merchant Shipping Act into Titanic's loss.

Role range: 1910-1914

April 1912

Board of Trade Investigation

President of the Board of Trade · London · Government / Liberal Party Government

Places maritime safety and lifeboat regulation under public examination.

Role range: 1910-1914

Records, sources and methodology

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