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Questions about Oliver Locker-Lampson

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Who was Oliver Locker-Lampson and what happened during the 1911 footrace prank?

Oliver Locker-Lampson was a British politician who ran as fast as he could in 1911 while his friend Horace de Vere Cole shouted stop thief to reveal a stolen watch hidden in Locker-Lampson's pocket.

When did Lieutenant Commander Oliver Locker-Lampson receive his commission in the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve?

Lieutenant Commander Oliver Locker-Lampson received his commission in the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve in December 1914.

What role did Oliver Locker-Lampson play in the assassination of Grigori Rasputin in 1916?

Oliver Locker-Lampson claimed he was asked to participate in the assassination of Grigori Rasputin in 1916 but no confirmation exists beyond his own statements.

How did Oliver Locker-Lampson help Albert Einstein escape persecution in Belgium before 1931?

Albert Einstein found refuge on Roughton Heath near Cromer where Oliver Locker-Lampson provided safety after receiving warnings about his life abroad.

Why did Oliver Locker-Lampson retire from politics following the 1945 General Election?

Oliver Locker-Lampson retired from politics following the 1945 General Election when he was de-selected by his constituency party due to age and ill-health limiting his active role during the Second World War.