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Santo Jeger

1898 – 1953

British politician

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About Santo Jeger

Lived 1898 – 1953 (aged 55). Santo Jeger was a British politician and physician.

Santo Wayburn Jeger (20 May 1898 – 24 September 1953) was a British Labour Party politician who served as a Member of Parliament (MP) from 1945 until his death.

Born in London, Jeger attended University College, Cardiff and the London and St Mary's Hospitals. As a doctor, Jeger was a founder of the Socialist Medical Association. He served as a councillor on Shoreditch Borough Council from 1925 and was Mayor of the Borough 1929–1930 and the Chairman of the Borough's public health committee for six years, establishing a number of clinics and public health schemes. He represented Shoreditch on the Metropolitan Boroughs Standing Joint Committee. Jeger was elected to the London County Council in 1931, serving until 1946. He was active in providing medical aid to the Republicans in the Spanish Civil War.

Jeger stood for Parliament without success in 1935 general election in St Pancras South East but won the seat at the 1945 general election. Jeger died in 1953 at the age of 55, and his widow, Lena Jeger, succeeded him as the member of parliament in the ensuing by-election.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Cardiff University, Barts and The London, Queen Mary's School of Medicine and Dentistry
Positions held
Member of the 40th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 39th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of the 38th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Member of London County Council
Also known as
Santo Wayburn Jeger

Family & relationships

Spouse
Lena Jeger, Baroness Jeger

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Santo Jeger?

British politician (1898-1953)

When was Santo Jeger born?

Santo Jeger was born on 20 May 1898.

When did Santo Jeger die?

Santo Jeger died on 24 September 1953.

What was Santo Jeger's occupation?

Santo Jeger was a politician and physician.

What nationality was Santo Jeger?

Santo Jeger was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Santo Jeger

· Wikidata: Q7420531

· DBpedia: Santo Jeger

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