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Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q197701 · wikidata
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Barnett Stross
1899-12-25 – 1967-05-13
Life & Legacy
Sir Barnett Stross (25 December 1899 – 13 May 1967) was a British doctor and politician. He served twenty years as a Labour Party Member of Parliament, famously led the humanitarian campaign "Lidice Shall Live" and pushed for reforms in industry to protect workers. His grand-nephew Charles Stross is an author.
Occupation & Career
politician, physician
Education
University of Leeds; Leeds Grammar School
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire; Order of the White Lion; Knight Bachelor; honorary citizen of Lidice
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
honorary citizen of Lidice · Knight Bachelor · Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire · Order of the White Lion
Education & Institutions
Leeds Grammar School · University of Leeds
Verified Legacy Record
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Order of the White Lion
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q197701 · wikidata
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Knight Bachelor
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q197701 · wikidata
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honorary citizen of Lidice
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q197701 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q197701 — wikidata View source
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