Saturday, 1 July 2017
1605 Herbert Raphael
Constituency : Derbyshire South 1906-18
Herbert took Derbyshire South from the Tories.
Herbert was the son of a Jewish banker. He was educated in Europe before going to Cambridge. He became a barrister but was more interested in politics. In 1889 he became a Progressive councillor in London. He stood for Romford in 1892 and 1897 and St Pancras North in 1900. He was a member of the London School Board. He was a millionaire.
Herbert's maiden speech supported the eight hour day for miners. He called for a restriction of the Lords' power. However he also opposed the socialistic trend of party policy.
In 1911, Herbert was created a baronet.
From 1910 Herbert began to develop his estate in Essex into Gidea Park, a garden suburb demonstrating the work of prominent architects.
Herbert served in World War One, initially as a private in the Royal Fusiliers. Later , he was given the rank of Major and raised two battalions including one from Gidea Park. He was a member of the Liberal War Committee supporting conscription.
Herbert was an art collector and donated several paintings to the National Gallery in 1916.
Herbert died of a heart attack whilst out shooting on his estate in 1924. He was 64.
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