Herbert Stern, 1st Baron Michelham
| Herbert Stern | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 28, 1851 |
| Died | January 7, 1919 |
| Occupation | Banker |
| Parent(s) | Hermann de Stern |
| Relatives | David de Stern (paternal uncle) Sydney Stern, 1st Baron Wandsworth (cousin) |
Herbert Stern, 1st Baron Michelham KCVO (September 28, 1851 – January 7, 1919), known as Sir Herbert Stern, Bt, between July and December 1905, was a British financier and philanthropist.
Background
Stern was the son of Hermann de Stern, a Portuguese baron and banker and the head of Stern Bros., of London, Paris and Belgium, and Julia Goldsmid.[1] He was the first cousin of Lord Wandsworth and Sir Edward Stern.
Career
On his father's death Stern inherited the Portuguese barony and a fortune of £2million, which he substantially increased during his lifetime. He was a prominent philanthropist, and notably contributed to the National Gallery. During the First World War he acquired Hotel Astoria in Paris to be used as a hospital for British troops.[1] He was also involved in thoroughbred horse racing and is known for having bred Plucky Liege, one of the most important broodmares of the 20th century.[2] Stern was created a Baronet, of Strawberry Hill in the Parish of Twickenham and County of Middlesex, in July 1905[3] and raised to the peerage as Baron Michelham, of Hellingley in the County of Sussex, in December of the same year.[4] Lord Michelham was appointed a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (KCVO) in 1912.[5]
Personal life
Lord Michelham died in Paris in January 1919, aged 67, and was succeeded by his son, Herman.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2
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- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27818. p. 4981. 18 July 1905.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 27871. p. 107. 5 January 1906.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 28596. p. 2495. 5 April 1912.
Sources
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| Baronetage of the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| New creation | Baronet (of Strawberry Hill) 1905–1919 |
Succeeded by Herman Alfred Stern |
| Peerage of the United Kingdom | ||
| New creation | Baron Michelham 1905–1919 |
Succeeded by Herman Alfred Stern |
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