Evelyn Wrench

Evelyn Wrench

Sir Evelyn Wrench C.M.G., LL.D (1882–1966) was editor of the "Spectator" magazine in Britain between 1925 and 1932.

On 18 May 1937 Wrench married Hylda Henrietta Brooke (1879–1955), the daughter of Sir Victor Brooke, Bt., and sister of Alan Brooke, 1st Viscount Alanbrooke.

In 1910, Sir Evelyn founded the Over-Seas League. In 1918, he founded the international educational charity the English-Speaking Union and in 1930, he founded the All Peoples' Association, a voluntary organisation to foster international amity.Wrench was knighted for his services.

References

* [http://empireclubfoundation.com/details.asp?SpeechID=421&FT=yes Canada and a United Empire] , speech by Sir Evelyn Wrench, 9 November 1937.
* " [http://www.worldcatlibraries.org/wcpa/top3mset/93fdb29b3d44f402.html Sir Evelyn Wrench — and his continuing vision of international relations during 40 years] ", by William Vincent Griffin. New York: Newcomen Society in North America, 1950.


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