Gordon Lambert facts for kids
Charles Gordon Lambert (born April 9, 1919 – died January 27, 2005) was an important Irish person. He was a successful businessman, a member of the Irish parliament, and a big fan of art. In 1992, he gave over 300 paintings to the Irish Museum of Modern Art. He also worked hard to create a national collection of modern art in Ireland.
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Who Was Charles Gordon Lambert?
Charles Gordon Lambert was known for many things. He was a smart businessman who helped a famous biscuit company. He also served in the Irish government. But one of his biggest impacts was on art. He loved modern art and wanted everyone in Ireland to enjoy it.
Early Life and Education
Charles was born in Rathgar, Ireland. He was the youngest of four sons. He went to school at Sandford Park School in Dublin. Later, he studied at Rossall School in England. He then went to Trinity College Dublin to study business. He became an accountant before starting his main career.
Working at Jacob's Biscuits
Charles spent most of his working life at W. & R. Jacob & Co. Ltd.. This is a very famous Irish company that makes biscuits. He was very good at marketing. This means he helped the company sell a lot of biscuits. He made their advertising very successful in the 1960s and 1970s. Jacob's also sponsored the Jacob's Awards for a long time. These awards celebrated excellence in Irish television and radio.
A Role in Irish Politics
In 1977, Charles Gordon Lambert became a senator. A senator is a member of the Seanad Éireann. This is like one of the houses of the Irish parliament. He was chosen by the Taoiseach, who is the leader of the Irish government. At that time, the Taoiseach was Jack Lynch.
His Love for Art
Charles was a very important person in the Irish art world. He strongly believed that Ireland needed a national collection of modern art. He worked hard to make this happen. In 1992, he made a huge gift. He donated more than 300 paintings to the Irish Museum of Modern Art. This made the museum's collection much bigger and better.
Sports and Hobbies
Besides his work and art, Charles also enjoyed sports. He played field hockey for a team called Three Rock Rovers. He also won awards in badminton and golf.
