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William Maxwell Aitken, 1st Baron Beaverbrook PC, ONB (25 May 1879 – 9 June 1964), generally known as Lord Beaverbrook ("Max" to his close circle), was a Canadian-British newspaper publisher and backstage politician who was an influential figure in British media and politics of the first half of the 20th century.
Jun 5, 2024 · Sir Maxwell Aitken, 1st Baron Beaverbrook was a financier in Canada, politician and newspaper proprietor in Great Britain, one of three persons (the others were Winston Churchill and John Simon) to sit in the British cabinet during both World Wars.
May 28, 2008 · A biography of the Canadian-born financier, politician and media mogul who rose to prominence in Britain. Learn about his early life, business ventures, political career, wartime roles and legacy.
Nov 19, 2018 · Learn about the Canadian-born newspaper baron, politician and historian who played a key role in World War I. Find out how he promoted the Canadian Expeditionary Force, became Minister of Information and influenced British politics and media.
William Maxwell Aitken, 1st Baron Beaverbrook, generally known as Lord Beaverbrook, was a Canadian-British newspaper publisher and backstage politician who was an influential figure in British media and politics of the first half of the 20th century.
John William Maxwell Aitken was born in Canada in 1910, eldest son of Lord Beaverbrook, the owner of the Daily Express newspaper group. Sir Max was educated at Pembrooke College, Cambridge, where he joined the Auxiliary Air Force.
May 2, 1985 · Sir Max Aitken, a World War II ace credited with the destruction of 16 German planes and son of British newspaper magnate Lord Beaverbrook, died Tuesday at his London home. He was 75.
