Evelyn Baring, 1st Earl of Cromer

Evelyn Baring was also known as Lord Cromer. He was the British High Commissioner who served in Egypt from 1883-1907. He was in charge of extending British influence in the Middle Eastern area and making the British position in the Suez Canal zone stronger.

Lord Cromer opposed any type of Egyptian nationalism. 

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Category:1841 births
Category:1917 deaths
Category:British diplomats
Category:20th century in Egypt