George Lucas, 1st Baron Lucas of Chilworth facts for kids

George William Lucas (born March 29, 1896 – died October 11, 1967) was an important British businessman. He also became a politician for the Labour Party. He was known as the 1st Baron Lucas of Chilworth.

Who Was George William Lucas?

Early Life and Business

George William Lucas was born in Oxford on March 29, 1896. His parents were Percy William Lucas and Annette Lucy Lucas. He worked in the car industry for many years. During the Second World War, he was the leader of a group for car repair businesses. This group was called the National Joint Industrial Council of the Motor Vehicle Retail and Repairing Trade.

Becoming a Lord

On June 27, 1946, the Labour government gave George Lucas a special title. This title was Baron Lucas of Chilworth. It meant he became a member of the House of Lords. The House of Lords is part of the British Parliament. He received this title from the government led by Clement Attlee. The title was linked to Chilworth in the County of Southampton.

Working in Government

After becoming a Lord, George Lucas worked for the government.

• From 1948 to 1949, he was a Lord-in-waiting. This meant he helped the government in the House of Lords.
• From 1949 to 1950, he became the Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard. This was another important role in the House of Lords.
• From 1950 to 1951, he worked as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Transport. He helped manage transport for the country.

Later, he disagreed with the Labour Party. This was about a policy called nationalisation. Nationalisation is when the government takes control of private businesses. Because of this disagreement, he left the Labour Party. He then sat as an independent member in the House of Lords. These members are called "cross-benchers."

Family Life

In 1917, Lord Lucas married Sonia Finkelstein. Her father, Marcus Finkelstein, was a successful businessman from Latvia. George William Lucas passed away in October 1967. He was 71 years old. His oldest son, Michael, became the next Baron. Michael later became a minister for the Conservative Party. His second son, Ivor Lucas, became a diplomat. A diplomat works for their country in other nations. Ivor served as the British Ambassador to Syria and Oman.

Arms of George Lucas, 1st Baron Lucas of Chilworth

Crest A Representation of Apollo affrontée Or Escutcheon Per fess wavy Or and Azure in chief between two Annulets a Rose Gules barbed and seeded proper and in base two Bars wavy Argent surmounted by a Bull's Head caboshed Sable Supporters Dexter: a Lion Or; Sinister: a Russian Bear Sable, each resting the interior paw upon an Annulet therein a Rose Gules barbed and seeded proper Motto Labor Vincit Omnia (Labour Conquers All)