Harry Nathan, 1st Baron Nathan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
The Lord Nathan
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| Minister of Civil Aviation | |
| In office 4 October 1946 – 31 May 1948 |
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| Monarch | George VI |
| Prime Minister | Clement Attlee |
| Preceded by | Reginald Fletcher |
| Succeeded by | The Lord Pakenham |
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| Born | 2 February 1889 |
| Died | 23 October 1963 (aged 74) |
| Political party | Labour |
| Spouse | Eleanor Nathan |
| Children | Roger Joyce |
| Alma mater | St Paul's School |
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Harry Louis Nathan, 1st Baron Nathan (born February 2, 1889 – died October 23, 1963) was an important British politician. He started his career with the Liberal Party but later joined the Labour Party in 1934.
He served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for two different areas in London. Later, he became a "peer," which meant he joined the House of Lords. This is a special part of the UK Parliament. He also worked as a government minister for a few years.
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Early Life and Career
Harry Louis Nathan was born in London in 1889. His father, Michael Henry Nathan, was a publisher and a magistrate. This meant his father helped keep law and order in the community.
Harry went to St Paul's School, a well-known school in London. After school, he became a solicitor. A solicitor is a type of lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents. He worked for a law firm called Herbert Oppenheimer, Nathan and Vandyk.
Helping Young People
Harry Nathan also spent time helping young people. He was the honorary secretary of the Brady Working Lads' Club. This was one of the oldest and biggest clubs for Jewish boys in London. Today, it is known as JLGB.
World War I Service
During World War I, Harry Nathan served in the military. He reached the rank of Major. After the war, he used his legal skills to help the Zionist Organization. This group worked to create the country of Israel.
Political Journey
Harry Nathan first tried to become an MP in 1924 for the Liberal Party. He wasn't successful then. He also helped write an important report called Britain's Industrial Future, which looked at how to improve British industries.
Becoming an MP
In 1929, he was elected as an MP for Bethnal Green North East. He was re-elected in 1931. During this time, he also helped start the Central British Fund for German Jewry. This group helped Jewish people who were suffering in Germany.
Switching Parties
In 1934, Harry Nathan decided to leave the Liberal Party and join the Labour Party. In the 1935 election, he ran for Labour in a different area, Cardiff South, but he narrowly lost.
Return to Parliament and the House of Lords
He returned to Parliament in 1937, winning a special election in Wandsworth Central for the Labour Party. In 1940, he stepped down from being an MP. He was then given a special title and became a "hereditary peer." This meant he became Baron Nathan and joined the House of Lords.
From the House of Lords, he continued to be active in politics. He served as Under-Secretary of State for War from 1945 to 1946. Then, he became the Minister for Civil Aviation from 1946 to 1948. In 1946, he was also made a Privy Counsellor. This is a special honor given to senior politicians.
Family Life
Harry Nathan was married to Eleanor Nathan. She was also a very active public servant. She became the Chairman of the London County Council from 1947 to 1948. This council was in charge of many important services in London.
Harry and Eleanor had two children, a son named Roger and a daughter named Joyce. When Harry Nathan passed away, his son Roger inherited his title and became the 2nd Baron Nathan. His daughter Joyce married Bernard Waley-Cohen, who later became the 633rd Lord Mayor of London. The Lord Mayor is a very important leader in the City of London.
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The coat of arms of the Nathan family.
