R. C. Lehmann facts for kids
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R.C. Lehmann
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R.C. Lehmann, from The History of Punch
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Rudolph Chambers Lehmann
3 January 1856 |
| Died | 22 January 1929 (aged 73) |
| Education | Highgate School; Trinity College, Cambridge |
| Occupation | Journalist, editor, and author |
| Spouse(s) | Alice Marie Davis |
| Children | Helen Lehmann Rosamond Lehmann Beatrix Lehmann John Lehmann |
| Parent(s) | Frederick Lehmann Nina Chambers |
Rudolph Chambers Lehmann (born January 3, 1856 – died January 22, 1929) was an English writer and politician. He was a member of the Liberal Party and served in the House of Commons (the main part of the UK Parliament) from 1906 to 1910. He was most famous for writing for Punch magazine for 30 years and for starting Granta magazine.
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About R.C. Lehmann
Rudolph Chambers Lehmann was born in Ecclesall, a place near Sheffield, England. His father, Augustus Frederick Lehmann, was a successful merchant and made steel. His uncles, Henri and Rudolf Lehmann, were well-known artists. Rudolph's mother, Nina Chambers, was the daughter of a famous Scottish writer and scientist named Robert Chambers. Their family knew many important people, including authors like Charles Dickens and George Eliot.
Education and Early Life
Lehmann went to Highgate School and then to Trinity College, Cambridge University. While at Cambridge, he was the president of the Cambridge Union Society in 1876. This society is a famous debating club. He was also a very keen rower and led the First Trinity Boat Club. Even though he loved rowing and coached many teams, he didn't win many races himself at the big Henley Royal Regatta competition.
After university, Lehmann became a lawyer in 1880. He worked on cases in the South Eastern part of England.
Writing and Editing Career
In 1889, Lehmann started editing a magazine for students at Cambridge called Granta. Soon after, he began writing for Punch magazine, which was very popular. His first piece for Punch was published in December 1889. He quickly became a regular writer and editor for Punch, contributing for over 30 years until 1919.
He wrote many different things for Punch. These included a series called "Modern Types" and funny parodies (imitations) of famous authors. He also wrote some of the first funny stories making fun of Sherlock Holmes, which were later put into a book called The Adventures of Picklock Holes.
Lehmann was also known for his poetry, which was often light and humorous. He even helped write the lyrics for a comic opera called His Majesty in 1897. In 1901, he became the editor of the Daily News newspaper.
Coaching and Politics
From 1891 to 1903, Lehmann coached rowing teams at both Oxford and Cambridge universities. He also coached other famous rowing clubs like Leander, Harvard, and even the Berlin Rowing Club. People admired him because he shared his skills with many different teams and countries. He was considered an expert on rowing and wrote a book about it called The Complete Oarsman.
In 1906, Rudolph Chambers Lehmann was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) for the area of Harborough. He served in this role until 1910, helping to make laws for the country.
Later Life and Family
Lehmann lived with his family in a large house called Fieldhead in Bourne End, Buckinghamshire. He was a Justice of the Peace (a local judge) for his county. In 1901, he held the important local position of High Sheriff of Buckinghamshire.
Rudolph Chambers Lehmann passed away in High Wycombe in 1929, when he was 73 years old. He was married to Alice Marie Davis, who was American. They had four children: Helen, and three who became very famous in their own right:
- Rosamond Lehmann (a well-known novelist)
- Beatrix Lehmann (a famous actress)
- John Lehmann (a writer and publisher)
