Alexander Waldemar Lawrence facts for kids
Sir Alexander Waldemar Lawrence (born May 18, 1874, died September 1, 1939) was an important person in Britain. He held a special title called a Baronet. He was also a lawyer, known as a solicitor, and a politician.
Who Was Sir Alexander?
Sir Alexander Waldemar Lawrence was born in 1874. He grew up to become a solicitor, which is a type of lawyer. Solicitors help people with legal advice and paperwork. They work on many different kinds of cases.
His Role in Politics
Besides being a lawyer, Sir Alexander was also interested in politics. Politics is about how a country is governed. People who work in politics help make decisions for everyone. Sir Alexander was a member of the Liberal Party. Political parties are groups of people who share similar ideas about how the country should be run.
The 1910 Election
In January 1910, a big event called a general election took place in the United Kingdom. During a general election, people vote for who they want to represent them in the government. Sir Alexander Waldemar Lawrence was a candidate in this election for an area called Norwood. A candidate is someone who hopes to be elected.
He ran for the Liberal Party. Another candidate, Harry Samuel, ran for the Conservative Party. The Conservative Party was a different political group. In the end, Harry Samuel won the election for Norwood. Even though Sir Alexander did not win this time, taking part in an election is an important part of a politician's work.
