Edmund Faber, 1st Baron Faber facts for kids
Edmund Beckett Faber (born February 9, 1847, died September 17, 1920) was an important British politician. He was a member of the Conservative Party. He also held the title of the 1st Baron Faber.
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Who Was Edmund Faber?
Edmund Beckett Faber was born in 1847. He was the oldest son of Charles Wilson Faber. His mother, Mary Beckett, came from a well-known family. Her father, Sir Edmund Beckett, was a Baronet. This means Edmund Faber was related to the 1st Baron Grimthorpe.
His Family's Political Connections
Edmund Faber's family had strong ties to politics. His grandfather, on his mother's side, was a Member of Parliament for Yorkshire. This means he helped make laws for the country.
Edmund also had two younger brothers who became politicians.
- Denison Faber (1852-1931) later became Lord Wittenham.
- Captain Walter Vavasour Faber (1857-1928) also served in Parliament. He took over Edmund's seat in Parliament later on.
A Career in Business and Politics
Edmund Faber went to famous schools like Eton and Trinity College, Cambridge. After his education, he became a very successful businessman.
Important Business Roles
He was a senior partner at Beckett's Bank in Leeds and York. He also led the English Country Bankers' Association. This group represented many banks across the country.
Edmund Faber was also the Chairman of the Yorkshire Post, a major newspaper. He was also the Chairman of the London and North Western Railway. This was a very important railway company in Britain.
Public Service
Besides his business work, Edmund Faber also served his community. He was a Justice of the Peace, which meant he helped keep law and order. He was also a Deputy Lieutenant for the West Riding of Yorkshire. This was an important local role.
Becoming a Member of Parliament
In the 1900 general election, Edmund Faber tried to become a Member of Parliament for Pudsey. He did not win that election.
However, he got another chance in August 1901. There was a special election for the Andover area. Edmund Faber won this election and became a Member of Parliament.
Raised to the Peerage
On December 29, 1905, Edmund Faber received a special honor. He was made a Baron, which is a high title in the British system. His full title became Baron Faber, of Butterwick. Because he became a Baron, he did not run for re-election in January 1906. His younger brother, Walter Vavasour Faber, then won the Andover seat.
Later Life
Edmund Faber passed away in Marylebone, London, on September 17, 1920. He was 73 years old. He is buried in Brompton Cemetery. His grave is near his brother Denison. Since Denison did not have children, the title of Baron Faber ended when he died.
