Maurice Bonham Carter

Sir Maurice Bonham Carter KCB KCVO (11 October 1880 – 7 June 1960) was an English Liberal politician, civil servant and cricketer. He was H. H. Asquith's Principal Private Secretary during Asquith's time as Prime Minister from 1910 to 1916 and later served in other government posts. He played first-class cricket for Oxford University Cricket Club in the early 20th century. Bonham Carter was widely known by the nickname 'Bongie'.

Bonham Carter was the eleventh son of Sibella Charlotte (née Norman) and Henry Bonham Carter. He was born in London and educated at Winchester College and Balliol College, Oxford. He was called to the Bar at Lincoln's Inn in 1909.

He was a right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper for Oxford University Cricket Club, playing thirteen times for the side in first-class cricket matches between 1901 and 1902. He was awarded his cricket Blue in 1902. His highest score in first-class cricket was 86 for Oxford versus H.D.G. Leveson Gower's XI at the Parks in 1902. Bonham Carter also played one first-class match for Kent County Cricket Club in 1902.

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