Douglas Vickers
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Douglas Vickers was an English
industrialist
and politician
. He was the son of Colonel Thomas Edward Vickers (1833–1915), owner and Director of the famous Sheffield
firm Vickers, Sons & Co. Ltd., and Frances Mary Vickers, née Douglas (1841–1904). He became Director of the family business in 1897, and was Master Cutler of Sheffield
in 1908. He was elected as MP
for Sheffield Hallam in 1918, and held the seat until 1922.
He was married to Katherine Chetwynd, with whom he had four children: Oliver (1898–1928), Felicite (1901- died soon after), Sholto (b. 1902), and Angus (b.1904).
His father, Thomas Edward Vickers, commissioned John Singer Sargent
to paint portraits of the family. Douglas' portrait was painted in 1914.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
industrialist
Business magnate
A business magnate, sometimes referred to as a capitalist, czar, mogul, tycoon, baron, oligarch, or industrialist, is an informal term used to refer to an entrepreneur who has reached prominence and derived a notable amount of wealth from a particular industry .-Etymology:The word magnate itself...
and politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
. He was the son of Colonel Thomas Edward Vickers (1833–1915), owner and Director of the famous Sheffield
Sheffield
Sheffield is a city and metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire, England. Its name derives from the River Sheaf, which runs through the city. Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, and with some of its southern suburbs annexed from Derbyshire, the city has grown from its largely...
firm Vickers, Sons & Co. Ltd., and Frances Mary Vickers, née Douglas (1841–1904). He became Director of the family business in 1897, and was Master Cutler of Sheffield
Company of Cutlers in Hallamshire
The Company of Cutlers in Hallamshire is a trade guild of metalworkers based in Sheffield, England. It was incorporated in 1624 by an Act of parliament. The head is called the Master Cutler...
in 1908. He was elected as MP
Member of Parliament
A Member of Parliament is a representative of the voters to a :parliament. In many countries with bicameral parliaments, the term applies specifically to members of the lower house, as upper houses often have a different title, such as senate, and thus also have different titles for its members,...
for Sheffield Hallam in 1918, and held the seat until 1922.
He was married to Katherine Chetwynd, with whom he had four children: Oliver (1898–1928), Felicite (1901- died soon after), Sholto (b. 1902), and Angus (b.1904).
His father, Thomas Edward Vickers, commissioned John Singer Sargent
John Singer Sargent
John Singer Sargent was an American artist, considered the "leading portrait painter of his generation" for his evocations of Edwardian era luxury. During his career, he created roughly 900 oil paintings and more than 2,000 watercolors, as well as countless sketches and charcoal drawings...
to paint portraits of the family. Douglas' portrait was painted in 1914.
External links
- The story of Vickers, Sons & Co. Ltd. from the Tilt Hammer website
- Portrait of Douglas Vickers by John Singer Sargent