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Evelyn Baring, 1st Earl of Cromer
b.26 Feb 1841
d.29 Jan 1917
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Name Evelyn Baring, 1st Earl of Cromer
Gender Male
Birth[1] 26 Feb 1841
Marriage to Lady Katherine Georgina Louisa Thynne
Death[1] 29 Jan 1917
Reference Number? Q336487?


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Evelyn Baring, 1st Earl of Cromer, (; 26 February 1841 – 29 January 1917) was a British statesman, diplomat and colonial administrator. He served as the British controller-general in Egypt during 1879, part of the international control which oversaw Egyptian finances after the Egyptian bankruptcy of 1876. He later became the agent and consul-general in Egypt from 1883 to 1907 during the British occupation, prompted by the Urabi revolt. This position gave Baring de facto control over Egyptian finances and governance.

Baring's programs led to limited economic development in Egypt in certain areas, but deepened its dependence on cash crops, as well as regressing some of its social developments (such as the state school system).

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