David Alliance, Baron Alliance facts for kids
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The Lord Alliance
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| Member of the House of Lords Lord Temporal |
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| Assumed office 13 September 2004 Life Peerage |
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Davoud Alliance
15 June 1932 Kashan, Iran |
| Nationality | Iranian British Israel |
| Political party | Liberal Democrats |
| Spouses | Alma Joseph Homa Alliance (m. 1982) |
| Relations | Nigel Alliance OBE |
| Children | 2 sons, 1 daughter |
| Residences | London, England Manchester, England |
| Occupation | Non-Executive Chairman, N Brown Group |
| Net worth |  £500 million (2018) |
David Alliance, Baron Alliance (born 15 June 1932) is a very successful businessman and politician. He was born in Iran and later became a British citizen. He is known for his work in the clothing industry and for being a member of the House of Lords.
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About David Alliance
David Alliance was born Davoud Alliance in Kashan, Iran, in 1932. He came from a Jewish family. He went to the Etahad School in Iran.
He started working in the busy markets of Iran when he was just 14 years old. By the time he was 18, he moved to Manchester, England. Today, he lives in both Manchester and London. He has three children and seven grandchildren.
Becoming a Lord
David Alliance has received several important awards. In 1984, he was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE). This is a special honour given by the King or Queen for great achievements.
In 1989, he was given a knighthood. This means he could use "Sir" before his name.
In 2004, he became a life peer. This means he was given the title of Baron Alliance. He became a member of the House of Lords, which is part of the UK Parliament. He sits with the Liberal Democrat party.
His Business Journey
Lord Alliance is a very successful businessman. He owns a big part (33%) of N Brown Group plc. This company sells clothes through catalogues and online.
He also helped start a huge textile company called Coats Viyella plc. This company, now known as Coats Group plc, works in 67 countries. It employs 70,000 people around the world.
Lord Alliance also invests in other businesses. He is a main investor in SimilarWeb, a company that measures website traffic. His family's wealth also comes from selling shares, a valuable art collection, and other small businesses.
Helping Others and Education
Lord Alliance is involved in many important groups. He helps with the Prince's Youth Business Trust, which supports young entrepreneurs. He also serves on the Council for Industry and Higher Education.
He is a trustee for the University of Manchester Foundation. He also supports the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel. He is a senior trustee of the Next Century Foundation.
Lord Alliance has received special degrees from universities. He has a Doctorate of Science from Heriot-Watt University. He also has an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Manchester.
Aiding Ethiopian Jews
Between 1984 and 1991, Lord Alliance played a key role in helping Ethiopian Jews. He helped them move from Sudan and Ethiopia to Israel. This was a very important humanitarian effort.
His Wealth and Legacy
Lord Alliance is one of the wealthiest people in the UK. In 2015, his fortune was estimated to be around £3.1 billion. He has also given a lot of money to the Liberal Democrat party.
He owns homes in Didsbury, Manchester, and St John's Wood, London. He also has a valuable collection of paintings by the artist L. S. Lowry.
In 2012, Tel Aviv University in Israel opened a special center for Iranian Studies. It was named after Lord Alliance to honour his support.
In 2015, the Manchester Business School was renamed the Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS). This was done to honour Lord Alliance and his family. They made a very large donation to the school. This donation helped the school make big improvements.
Lord Alliance wrote a book about his life called A Bazaar Life. It was published in 2015.
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The coronet of a British Baron.
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The coat of arms of Baron Alliance.
