Robert Chorley, 1st Baron Chorley facts for kids
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The Lord Chorley
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| Lord-in-waiting Government Whip |
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| In office 11 October 1946 – 31 March 1950 |
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| Monarch | George VI |
| Prime Minister | Clement Attlee |
| Preceded by | The Lord Pakenham |
| Succeeded by | The Lord Burden |
| Member of the House of Lords Lord Temporal |
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| In office 16 November 1945 – 27 January 1978 Hereditary peerage |
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| Preceded by | Peerage created |
| Succeeded by | Roger Chorley, 2nd Baron Chorley |
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| Born | 29 May 1895 |
| Died | 27 January 1978 (aged 82) |
| Political party | Labour |
| Spouse | Annie Elizabeth |
| Alma mater | Kendal Grammar School Queen's College, Oxford |
Robert Samuel Theodore Chorley, 1st Baron Chorley, was an important British legal expert and politician. He was also known as a QC, which means he was a very experienced lawyer. He was born on May 29, 1895, and passed away on January 27, 1978. He was a member of the Labour Party.
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Early Life and Education
Robert Chorley was the son of Richard Fisher Chorley and Annie Elizabeth Frost. His family lived in Kendal, Westmorland. He went to Kendal Grammar School and then studied at Queen's College, Oxford.
During the First World War, he worked for the government. He served in the Foreign Office and the Ministry of Labour. These roles helped him gain experience in public service.
A Career in Law and Teaching
After the war, Robert Chorley became a lawyer in 1920. He joined the Inner Temple, which is one of the places where lawyers train in London. He also loved teaching law.
From 1920 to 1924, he was a tutor at the Law Society's School of Law. He then became a lecturer in Commercial Law. This meant he taught about laws related to business.
In 1930, he became a professor at the University of London. He taught Commercial and Industrial Law. From 1939 to 1942, he was also the Dean of the Faculty of Law. This is like being the head of the law department.
Service During World War II
When the Second World War began, Robert Chorley again served his country. From 1940 to 1941, he worked at the Home Office. This government department deals with law and order.
He then became an Assistant-Secretary to the Minister of Home Security. From 1942 to 1944, he helped with Civil Defence in the North-West region. This involved protecting people during air raids and other wartime dangers.
Entering Politics
In July 1945, Robert Chorley tried to become a Member of Parliament for Northwich. He ran as a Labour candidate but did not win the election.
However, his public service was recognized. On November 16, 1945, he was given a special title. He became Baron Chorley, which made him a member of the peerage. This meant he could sit in the House of Lords.
From 1945 to 1950, he worked under Prime Minister Clement Attlee. He served as a Lord-in-waiting. This role meant he was a government whip in the House of Lords. He helped make sure government plans were supported.
Other Important Roles
Lord Chorley was also very active in the Association of University Teachers. This group represents university staff. He was its president from 1947 to 1948. He also served as its honorary general secretary for many years, from 1953 to 1965.
Family Life
In 1925, Lord Chorley married Katharine Hopkinson. She was also a writer. She wrote chapters for a book called The English Counties Illustrated. Her parts were about the areas of Westmorland and Cumberland.
Robert and Katharine had two sons and one daughter. Lord Chorley passed away in January 1978, at the age of 82. His oldest son, Roger, inherited his title. Lady Chorley died in 1985.
Images for kids
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A coronet, a crown worn by a Baron.
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The coat of arms for Baron Chorley.
