Family Father
J. Kevin A. Bracken
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q332887 · wikidata
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Brendan Bracken, 1st Viscount Bracken
1901-02-15 – 1958-08-08
Life & Legacy
Brendan Rendall Bracken, 1st Viscount Bracken (15 February 1901 – 8 August 1958), was an Irish-born businessman, politician and a Minister of Information and First Lord of the Admiralty in Winston Churchill's War Cabinet.
He is best remembered for supporting Churchill during his whole political career.
A noted publisher and editor, he was also the founder of the modern version of the Financial Times and of the monthly business magazine The Banker, as well as Managing Editor of The Economist.
He was Minister of Information from 1941 to 1945, managing the United Kingdom's propaganda efforts against Nazi Germany during the War.
Occupation & Career
politician, journalist, businessperson
Education
Sedbergh School
Legacy Highlights
Education & Institutions
Sedbergh School
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Family Mother
Hannah (?)
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q332887 · wikidata
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