Jones, Charles Sydney, Sir
Owner Id00026216
TypePerson
GenderMale
Biographical dates - Period of existence1872-1947
Other InformationPartner in Mssrs Alfred Holt & Co., a shipping line. He was High Sheriff of Lancashire in 1929, Lord Mayor of Liverpool for 4 successive years from 1938 - 42 and was Liberal MP for West Derby for a brief time. He was knighted in 1937. He held the following offices in the University:
•Treasurer of the University 1918-1930
•President of the Council of the University 1930-36
•Pro-Chancellor of the University, 1936-42.
He was a generous benefactor of the University. He left his residuary estate of £40,000, his home and its contents to the University. The house 'Eastbourne', Princes Park, became the Vice-Chancellor's Lodge. The house contents included books, illuminated manuscripts, rare first editions, fine examples of early printing.
Activity
Start (year)1872
End (year)1947
MARC Area Codee-uk-en
PlaceLiverpool (Geonames Id: 2644210)
Profession / Type of InstitutionBusiness
CharacterisationNo characterisation/lay
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