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James Maxton (22 June 1885 – 23 July 1946) was a British left-wing politician, and leader of the Independent Labour Party. He was a pacifist who opposed both world wars. A prominent proponent of Home Rule for Scotland, he is remembered as one of the leading figures of the Red Clydeside era.
22 de abr. de 2024 · James Maxton (born June 22, 1885, Glasgow—died July 23, 1946, Largs, Ayrshire, Scot.) was a British politician, one of the leaders of left-wing Socialism from shortly after World War I through World War II. He was a teacher from 1906 to 1916, although he spent much of his time attempting to gain support for the Independent Labour ...
James Maxton. James Maxton was born in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1885. Both his parents were schoolteachers and he was encouraged to have an academic career. After being educated at Hutchesons Grammar School and Glasgow University he became a schoolteacher in the city. Converted to socialism by speakers such as James Keir Hardie, Philip Snowden and ...
James Maxton 27 of the Scottish socialist pioneers of the day. The son of two school-teachers, Maxton himself became a school-teacher upon graduating from Glasgow University. At Glasgow he had abandoned the Conservatism of his father for the socialism of the Marxist dominie, John McLean, and in 1904, at the age of
Overview. James Maxton. (1885—1946) politician. Quick Reference. (b. Glasgow, 22 June 1885; d. Largs, Ayrshire, 23 July 1946) British; chairman of the Independent Labour Party 1926–31 and 1934–9 The son of a teacher, Maxton was educated at Hutcheson's Grammar School and the University of Glasgow, before becoming a teacher.
James Maxton: Biography on Undiscovered Scotland. Part of Pollok Seen from Crookston Castle. James Maxton lived from 1885 to 23 July 1946. He was a socialist politician who became Chairman of the Independent Labour Party. The wider picture in Scotland at the time is set out in our Historical Timeline.
About this artwork. James Maxton was a prominent figure in the Independent Labour Party and was known as an eloquent speaker. The dockyard seen here refers to pivotal events in his life and politics.
