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Addison (CHRISTOPHER British statesman)

CHRISTOPHER, British statesman; born June 19, 1869, was educated at Trinity College, and pursued medical studies at St. Bartholomew's Hospital. He became a lecturer on anatomy, and wrote many works on medical subjects. In 1914 he became Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Education, and in the Coalition Cabinet of Lloyd George was made Minister of Munitions. Later, he was appointed minister in charge of reconstruction.