Edward Shortt

The Right Honourable Edward Shortt KC
Home Secretary
In office 14 January 1919 – 23 October 1922
Prime Minister	David Lloyd George
Preceded by	Sir George Cave
Succeeded by	William Bridgeman
Personal details
Born	(1862-03-10)10 March 1862 Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Died	10 November 1935(1935-11-10) (aged 73) Kensington, London, England
Political party	Liberal
Spouse	Isabella Stewart Scott
Alma mater	University College, Durham (BA)

Edward Shortt, KC (10 March 1862 – 10 November 1935) was a British lawyer and Liberal Party politician. He served as a member of David Lloyd George's cabinet, most significantly as Home Secretary from 1919 to 1922.