Pethick-Lawrence, Frederick William (1871-1961) Also known as: Pethick-Lawrence, Baron Frederick William

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Frederick W. Pethick-Lawrence to Jane Addams, September 28, 1911

Frederick W. Pethick-Lawrence to Jane Addams, August 14, 1912

Lillian D. Wald to Jane Addams, December 24, 1914

Madeleine Zabriskie Doty to Jane Addams, December 23, 1915

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Birth Date

1871-12-28

Death Date

1961-09-10

Birthplace

London, England

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Frederick Pethick-Lawrence grew up in London, England, and graduated from Trinity College, Cambridge University. After finishing his education, Lawrence became a barrister. He was involved in local activism, such as women's and labor rights. From 1923 to 1929, Lawrence was a member of Parliament. In 1945, he was appointed baron of Surrey, and served as Secretary of State, focusing on India and Burma. His secretarial work resulted in India gaining independence in 1947. Lawrence died in 1961.

Frederick Pethick-Lawrence was married Emmeline Pethick-Lawrence in 1901. After her passing in 1954, he married Helen Craggs.

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DeLora, Renee

Dzuback, Emily

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1911

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Duke University

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“Pethick-Lawrence, Frederick William (1871-1961),” Jane Addams Digital Edition, accessed January 26, 2020, https://digital.janeaddams.ramapo.edu/items/show/3414.