Hamilton Kerr facts for kids
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Sir Hamilton Kerr, Bt
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| Member of Parliament for Cambridge | |
| In office 1950–1966 |
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| Preceded by | Arthur Symonds |
| Succeeded by | Robert Davies |
| Member of Parliament for Oldham | |
| In office 1931–1945 Serving with Anthony Crossley (1931–1935)
John Dodd (1935–1945) |
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| Preceded by | James Wilson Gordon Lang |
| Succeeded by | Leslie Hale Frank Fairhurst |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Hamilton William Kerr
1 August 1903 |
| Died | 24 December 1974 (aged 71) |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Relations | Charles Greville, 3rd Baron Greville (stepfather) |
| Parents | Henry S. Kerr Olive Grace Kerr |
| Education | Eton College |
| Alma mater | Balliol College, Oxford |
Sir Hamilton William Kerr (born August 1, 1903 – died December 26, 1974) was a British politician. He was a member of the Conservative Party. He also worked as a journalist.
Early Life and Education
Hamilton Kerr was born on August 1, 1903. His parents were Olive and Henry Scanlan Kerr. They were Americans from Long Island. After his father passed away, his mother married Charles Greville.
Hamilton had an older brother named Henry Grace Kerr. Henry was sadly killed in France during World War I.
Hamilton Kerr went to school at Eton College. After that, he studied at Balliol College, Oxford University.
Career in Journalism and Politics
After finishing university, Hamilton Kerr started a career in journalism. He worked for well-known newspapers. These included the Daily Mail and the Daily Telegraph.
In 1931, he became a Member of Parliament (MP). An MP is a person elected to represent a group of people in the UK Parliament. He represented the area of Oldham in Lancashire. He kept this job until 1945. He lost his seat to the Labour Party in the 1945 election.
During the 1930s, Kerr worked as an assistant to Alfred Duff Cooper. Cooper was a government official. During World War II, Hamilton Kerr served in the Royal Air Force. He was part of a balloon squadron. For a short time in 1945, he also held a government position. He was a secretary for the Ministry of Health.
In 1950, Hamilton Kerr was elected as an MP again. This time, he represented Cambridge. He held this position until he retired in 1966. In 1954, he became an assistant to Harold Macmillan. Macmillan later became the Prime Minister.
In 1957, Hamilton Kerr was given the special title of Baronet. This is a British honor. The title ended when he passed away in 1974.
Legacy and Institute
Sir Hamilton Kerr left a lasting gift. The Hamilton Kerr Institute was started in 1976. This institute is located in a property he gave to Cambridge University. It is connected to the Fitzwilliam Museum.
The Hamilton Kerr Institute helps to restore and care for old artworks. It also trains people to become experts in art conservation.
