Background
PRIMROSE, Henry was born on August 22, 1846. Son of Honourable B. F. Primrose, Companion of the Bath, 2nd son of 4th Earl of Rosebery.
PRIMROSE, Henry was born on August 22, 1846. Son of Honourable B. F. Primrose, Companion of the Bath, 2nd son of 4th Earl of Rosebery.
Studied at Trinity College Glenalmond. Balliol College Oxford.
Entered Treasury, 1869. Private Secretary to Viceroy of India (Marquis of Ripon), 18S0-84. And to Mr. Gladstone, 1886.
Secretary to His (or Her) Majesty Office of Works, 1886-1895.
Chairman Board of Customs, 1895-1899. Chairman Board of Inland Revenue, 1899-1907. Cartulary-register - 1899.
Imperial Service Order 1904.
Spouse 1888, Helen Mary,daughter of G. McMicking of Miltonise, Wigtownshire.