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Sir Oswald Ernald Mosley, 6th Baronet (16 November 1896 – 3 December 1980) was a British aristocrat and politician who rose to fame during the 1920s and 1930s when, having become disillusioned with mainstream politics, he turned to fascism. He was a member of parliament and later founded and led the British Union of Fascists (BUF). [1] [2]
- 1914–1918
- Winchester College
Mar 29, 2024 · Oswald Mosley, English politician who was the leader of two British fascist groups for 40 years. Those groups were known for distributing anti-Semitic propaganda, conducting hostile demonstrations in the Jewish sections of East London, and wearing Nazi-style uniforms and insignia.
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Oct 12, 2019 · Season five of Peaky Blinders introduced viewers to British politician Sir Oswald Mosley. Here's what the show got right (and wrong) about the fascist leader.
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Feb 23, 2022 · Born: 16 November 1896, Mayfair, London, England. Died: 3 December 1980, Orsay, near Paris, France, aged 84. Famous for: Being Britain’s most notorious fascist. He founded and was leader of the British Union of Fascists (BUF) from 1932 to 1940.
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- He had a privileged upbringing. Born the oldest son of a baronet in Mayfair, London, young Oswald’s childhood was predominantly spent at Apedale Hall before he was sent to finish his studies at Winchester College.
- He became one of Britain’s youngest MPs. Aged just 21 and with little experience or higher education, Mosley decided to go into politics, running as the Conservative candidate for Harrow in the 1918 general election.
- He was notoriously unfaithful. Mosley married Lady Cynthia Curzon in 1920, a match which the more cynical believed was to help Mosley’s advancement within the Conservative Party.
- He briefly served as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. In 1924, Mosley switched alliances once again, joining the Labour Party and campaigning hard against Neville Chamberlain in the seat of Birmingham Ladywood, losing by only 77 votes.
Sir Oswald Ernald Mosley, 6th Baronet (16 November 1896 – 3 December 1980) was a British fascist politician. He rose to fame in the 1920s as a Member of Parliament and later became disillusioned with mainstream politics. He became the leader of the British Union of Fascists (BUF). [1] .
