Gavin Henderson, 2nd Baron Faringdon
(Alexander) Gavin Henderson, 2nd Baron Faringdon (20 March 1902 – 29 January 1977) was a British Labour politician and pacifist. He is most known for his charity work, his heavy financial support of medical aid programmes, and for housing 40 child refugees fleeing Hitler-backed fascist forces during the Spanish Civil War.
The Right Honourable The Lord Faringdon | |
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| Born | 20 March 1902 London |
| Died | 29 January 1977 (aged 74) London |
| Resting place | Buscot Park |
| Nationality | British |
| Known for | Pacifism, charitable work, anti-fascism, Labour activism, Socialite, Bright Young Things |
| Title | Lord, Baron, |
| Political party | UK Labour Party |
| Spouse | Hon. Honor Chedworth Philipps (1927–1931) |
| Parent | Lt.-Col. Hon. Harold Greenwood Henderson & Lady Violet Charlotte Dalzell |
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