Charles Hobson, Baron Hobson facts for kids
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The Lord Hobson
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| Member of Parliament for Keighley | |
| In office 23 February 1950 – 18 September 1959 |
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| Preceded by | Ivor Thomas |
| Succeeded by | Marcus Worsley |
| Member of Parliament for Wembley North | |
| In office 5 July 1945 – 3 February 1950 |
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| Preceded by | Constituency created |
| Succeeded by | Eric Edward Bullus |
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| Born |
Charles Rider Hobson
18 February 1904 |
| Died | 17 February 1966 (aged 61) |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Labour |
| Spouse |
Doris
(m. 1933) |
| Children | Marian Hobson |
Charles Rider Hobson, Baron Hobson (born February 18, 1904 – died February 17, 1966) was an important British politician. He was a member of the Labour Party and later became a life peer, which means he was given a special title for life.
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Charles Hobson's Political Journey
Charles Hobson spent many years serving the public in the United Kingdom. He was known for his work as a Member of Parliament, often called an MP. An MP is someone elected by people in a specific area to represent them in the country's main law-making body, the Parliament.
Serving as an MP
Hobson first became an MP for a place called Wembley North. He held this position from 1945 to 1950. After that, he was elected to represent Keighley and served there from 1950 until 1959. During his time as an MP, he also took on another important role. In 1947, he was the Assistant Postmaster-General, helping to manage the country's postal services.
Becoming a Lord
On January 20, 1964, Charles Hobson was given a special honor. He was made a life peer, which meant he became a Baron Hobson. This title allowed him to join the House of Lords, which is the second chamber of the UK Parliament. From 1964 until his death, he worked as a Lord-in-waiting. This role meant he helped the government in the House of Lords, often acting as a "whip" to make sure his party's members voted together.
Charles Hobson's Family Life
In 1933, Charles Hobson married Doris Mary Spink. Together, they had one daughter named Marian Hobson. Marian grew up to be a very smart person and became a well-known scholar who studied French literature.
