Frank Newnes facts for kids
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Sir Frank Newnes, 2nd Baronet
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| Member of Parliament, Bassetlaw | |
| In office 1906 – January 1910 |
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| Preceded by | Frederick Milner |
| Succeeded by | Ellis Hume-Williams |
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| Born | 27 September 1876 Manchester, England |
| Died | 10 July 1955 (aged 78) Western Australia |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse(s) |
Emmeline (Lena) Augusta Louisa
(m. 1913; Dorothy Darlot
(m. 1946) |
| Parents | George Newnes and Priscilla Newnes (née Hillyard) |
| Education | Clare College, Cambridge (1897) |
| Occupation | Publisher, Businessman, Politician |
| Known for | George Newnes Ltd. Country Life, Ltd The Westminster Gazette |
Sir Frank Hillyard Newnes, the 2nd Baronet, was an important British publisher and businessman. He was born on September 28, 1876, and passed away on July 10, 1955. He also served as a politician for the Liberal Party.
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About His Family and Early Life
Frank Hillyard Newnes was born in Manchester, England. His father was George Newnes, a famous newspaper publisher. His father was also a Liberal MP, which means he was elected to represent people in the British Parliament. Frank's mother was Priscilla Newnes.
Frank had an older brother who sadly passed away when he was only eight years old. This loss greatly affected their father. Frank went to a private school before attending Clare College, Cambridge. He earned degrees in Arts and Law in 1897.
His Marriages
In 1913, Frank Newnes married Emmeline Augusta Louisa, also known as Lena. Her father, Sir Albert de Rutzen, was a very important judge in London. Lena Newnes became well-known for hosting social events and for her charity work. She raised a lot of money for different good causes. She was also honored as a Dame of Grace of the Order of St John of Jerusalem. Lena passed away in 1939.
Frank married again in 1946 to Dorothy Darlot. She was from Perth, Western Australia. Frank did not have any children from either of his marriages.
His Career in Business
After finishing university in 1897, Frank Newnes joined his father's publishing company, George Newnes Ltd. He eventually became the President of this company. He also became the Chairman of Country Life, Ltd. He was a director for other publishing companies too.
One of these companies published The Westminster Gazette. This newspaper supported the Liberal Party, just like his father did. The paper was known for its green color, which Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone himself approved.
Frank Newnes also had other business interests. He was on the boards of the Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society and Norwich Union Life Insurance Society. He also led other companies like Associated Weavers, Ltd. In 1898, he became a lawyer, but it's not known if he ever practiced law.
His Political Life
Like his father, Frank Newnes was interested in politics and supported the Liberal Party. In the 1906 United Kingdom general election, he was elected as a Liberal MP for Bassetlaw. He won the seat from the Conservatives.
However, in the January 1910 United Kingdom general election, he lost the seat back to the Conservatives by a small number of votes. He did not run for Parliament again after that. His father passed away in 1910, and Frank inherited the title of Baronet.
Serving in the War
During World War I, in 1915, Frank Newnes joined the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve as a sub-lieutenant. Two years later, he moved to the army. He became a Captain in the 12th Battalion of the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment.
Public and Charity Work
Frank Newnes was very interested in public health and charities related to publishing. He was part of the Voluntary Hospitals Committee for London. He also served on the management committees of the Royal Free Hospital and its Medical School. He was also the Chairman of the Post-Graduate Institute of Dental Surgery and the Eastman Dental Hospital.
For publishing charities, he became the President of the Printers Pension Corporation. He was also a vice-president of the Periodical Proprietors Association. In 1949, he was given the honor of Commander of the Order of St John.
His Passing
Frank Newnes passed away in Western Australia on July 10, 1955. He was 78 years old. Since he did not have any children, the Newnes baronetcy title ended when he died.
See also
- Frank Newnes Glacier
