Randal Cremer

English politician

Born: March 18, 1828 · Died: July 22, 1908

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Who was Randal Cremer?

Sir William Randal Cremer (18 March 1828 – 22 July 1908) usually known by his middle name "Randal", was a British Liberal Member of Parliament, a pacifist, and a leading advocate for international arbitration. Cremer was born to a working-class family in the southern English town of Fareham. His father was a coachman, who abandoned the family soon after Randal Cremer was born. His mother raised him along with his two sisters, ensuring he received an education at a local Methodist school. He augmented his knowledge by attending free lectures, was apprenticed as a builder and became a skilled carpenter. Cremer was elected as the Secretary of the International Workingmen's Association in 1865 but resigned two years later in 1867, when the organization decided to make women eligible for membership. Being strongly opposed to women's suffrage, Cremer might have now felt that the organisation was becoming too radical.

Historical significance

He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1903 for his work with the international arbitration movement. Moving to London 1852, Cremer became active as a union organiser, swiftly becoming a recognized labour leader.

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