Stephen Taylor, Baron Taylor

Stephen James Lake Taylor, Baron Taylor (1910–1988) was a British physician, psychiatrist and politician. He was a member of the Labour Party and served as a Member of Parliament (MP) from 1945 to 1950, and later as a life peer in the House of Lords.

Pronunciation

Stephen Taylor: /ˈstiːvən ˈteɪlər/

Baron Taylor: /ˈbærən ˈteɪlər/

Etymology

The name Stephen is of Greek origin, derived from the Greek name Στέφανος (Stephanos), meaning "crown" or "garland". The surname Taylor is of Old French origin, derived from the occupation of a tailor (Old French tailleur). The title Baron is of Old French and Latin origin, derived from the word baro, meaning "man" or "servant".

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Career

Stephen Taylor was educated at University College, Oxford and Guy's Hospital. He qualified as a doctor in 1934 and worked as a GP before specialising in psychiatry. He served as a RAF psychiatrist during the Second World War.

In the 1945 general election, Taylor was elected as the Labour MP for Barnet. He served as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health from 1947 to 1950. In 1950, he was elevated to the House of Lords as a life peer, taking the title Baron Taylor of Harlow.

Personal Life

Taylor was married to Kathleen Norton, with whom he had two children. He died in 1988.

References

External links

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Stephen Taylor, Baron Taylor