Gavin Henderson, 2nd Baron Faringdon
The Lord Faringdon | |
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Faringdon in 1934 | |
| Born | 20 March 1902 London |
| Died | 29 January 1977 (aged 74) London |
| Resting place | Buscot Park |
| Nationality | British |
| Known for | Pacifism, charitable work, anti-fascism, Labour activism, Socialite, Bright Young Things |
| Title | Lord, Baron, |
| Political party | UK Labour Party |
| Spouse | Hon. Honor Chedworth Philipps (1927–1931) |
| Parent | Lt.-Col. Hon. Harold Greenwood Henderson & Lady Violet Charlotte Dalzell |
(Alexander) Gavin Henderson, 2nd Baron Faringdon (20 March 1902 – 29 January 1977) was a British Labour politician and pacifist. He is most known for his charity work, his heavy financial support of medical aid programmes, and for housing 40 child refugees fleeing Franco's forces during the Spanish Civil War.