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Hedley Powell Jacobs
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| Born | 15 March 1904 |
| Died | 10 October 1985 (aged 81) Kingston, Jamaica
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| Alma mater | University of Oxford |
| Known for | Co-founder of the People's National Party, 1938. |
Hedley Powell Jacobs was an important English writer, historian, and journalist. He was born on March 15, 1904, and passed away on October 10, 1985. He moved from England to Jamaica and became a key figure there. Jacobs helped start a big political group called the People's National Party in 1938. He was also known for his work in history and literature.
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Early Life and Education
Hedley Powell Jacobs was born in Halifax, England, on March 15, 1904. His parents were Creswell Thomas Jacobs and Annie Jacobs. His father worked as a company secretary.
Hedley went to the University of Oxford, a famous university in England. There, he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree. In 1938, he married Lily Elizabeth Thomas in Saint Andrew Parish, Jamaica.
Career and Contributions
Jacobs moved to Jamaica in 1926. He started working as a teacher at Jamaica College. He was very interested in languages, especially old German languages and Creole languages. In 1936, he joined a group called The Linguistic Society of America because of his language skills.
He played a big part in Jamaican politics. He was a leader in the National Reform Association. This group later helped create the People's National Party in 1938. Jacobs was one of the people who helped found this important political party.
In 1945, Jacobs became the first editor of The Jamaican Historical Review. This was a journal for the Jamaican Historical Society. He was also the president of this historical society. He believed that studying the history of everyday working people was very important. He thought that old stories and language could help us understand their lives during slavery.
Jacobs also served as a justice of the peace. This means he was a public official who could perform some legal duties. He was also the general secretary of the Jamaica Imperial Association, which later became the Farquharson Institute of Public Affairs.
In 1966, Hedley Powell Jacobs received a special award. He was made a member of the Order of the British Empire. This award recognized his important work in literature and history for the public.
Later Life and Legacy
Hedley Powell Jacobs passed away in Kingston, Jamaica, on October 10, 1985. He left behind a legacy as a dedicated historian, writer, and a founder of a major political party in Jamaica. His work helped people understand Jamaican history better. He also wrote books, including some for children, about the history of Jamaica.
Selected Publications
Hedley Powell Jacobs wrote many articles and books. Some of his works include:
Books for Children
- A Short History of Kingston. Ministry of Education, Kingston, 1976.
- A Short History of Jamaica. Vol. 1, 1692-1871. Ministry of Education, Kingston, 1976.
See also
- Frank Cundall
- Noël B. Livingston
