CURZON


Meaning of CURZON in English

( George Nathaniel Curzon 1859–1925)

a British diplomat and politician. He became Viceroy of India at the age of only 39. Later (1919–24) he was Foreign Secretary . Curzon had a strong personality and many people thought he was too proud. There was a popular rhyme about him:

My name is George Nathaniel Curzon,

I am a most superior person.

Oxford guide to British and American culture English vocabulary.      Руководство по британской и американской культуре, Оксфордский английский словарь.