Charles Frederick Higham

Sir Charles Frederick Higham (; 17 January 1876 – 24 December 1938) was a British publicist, advertising consultant prominent in World War I and a Conservative Party politician elected as the Member of Parliament for Islington South in the County of London for one term, from 1918 to 1922.

Background, upbringing and emigration Born in Walthamstow, he was the eldest son of Charles and Emily Higham. His father, a solicitor's clerk, died when he was nine years old. Along with his mother and two brothers he emigrated to the United States shortly after his father's death. Leaving home aged 13, he had a series of varied jobs including chemist's assistant, newspaper reporter and assistant hotel manager.

Advertising in Britain In 1906 he returned to England, eventually establishing his own advertising agency, Charles F. Higham Limited. and his daughter, Anna Higham went on to become a teacher.

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