Louis Montagu, 2nd Baron Swaythling
British Baron
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| Intro | British Baron | |
| Places | United Kingdom Great Britain | |
| was | Baron | |
| Work field | Royals | |
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| Birth | 1869 | |
| Death | 1927 (aged 58 years) |
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Biography
Louis Samuel Montagu, 2nd Baron Swaythling (1869–1927) was a prominent member of the British Jewish community, a financier, and a political activist. He was the son and heir of Samuel Montagu, 1st Baron Swaythling.
Life
He was educated at Clifton College, and later became head of the family banking business.
In 1917, along with Lionel Nathan de Rothschild and Sir Philip Magnus, he co-founded the anti-Zionist League of British Jews. He was president of the Federation of Synagogues, until 1925.
He opposed the Balfour Declaration.
Family
He was married to Gladys Helen Rachel Goldsmid (1879–1965), a member of both the Goldsmith and Rothschild banking families. They had four children:
- Stuart Albert Montagu, 3rd Baron Swaythling and father of David Montagu, 4th Baron Swaythling.
- Ewen Montagu, lawyer, judge, and naval officer.
- Ivor Montagu, film maker.
- Joyce Ida Jessie Montagu.
Styles of address
- 1869–1907: Mr Louis Montagu
- 1907–1911: The Honourable Louis Montagu
- 1911–1927: The Right Honourable The Lord Swaythling