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Oliver Sterlingfleet Locker Lampson: British MP, Anti-Fascist, and Protector of Jewish Refugees

Oliver Sterlingfleet Locker Lampson was a notable British Member of Parliament and humanitarian with strong family ties to British aristocracy. He was the stepson of my 3rd cousin, 6x removed, Lady Charlotte Christian Bruce - widely known as Lady Locker - who became his stepmother upon marrying his father, Frederick Locker, after the death of his first wife.

Locker Lampson began his political career with his election to Parliament in January 1910.

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Involvement in Rasputin's Assassination and Friendship with Winston Churchill

In 1917, while in Russia, Locker Lampson was reportedly invited to participate in the assassination of Grigori Rasputin. His time in Russia during the Bolshevik Revolution had a lasting impact on his political views, turning him into a staunch anti-communist.

Locker Lampson also maintained a long-standing friendship with Winston Churchill. During the 1930s, when Churchill faced political isolation due to his controversial stance during World War I, Locker Lampson remained one of his few loyal supporters.

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Anti-Fascist Advocacy and Support for Jewish Refugees

By the early 1930s, Locker Lampson had shifted his political focus toward fighting fascism in Europe. In 1933, he introduced a Private Member’s Bill in Parliament aiming to grant British citizenship to Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi persecution. Although the bill did not pass, his commitment to the cause did not waver.

One of Locker Lampson's most significant contributions was providing Albert Einstein with refuge at a camp near his home in Norfolk, England. Photographs from the time show Einstein alongside Locker Lampson during his stay in the UK.

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Rescuing Jewish Refugees from Nazi Germany

In addition to helping Einstein, Locker Lampson played a key role in rescuing other prominent Jewish figures, including Sigmund Freud, as well as numerous ordinary Jews. He personally sponsored many refugees, ensuring their safety from Nazi oppression in Germany and Austria.

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Later Life and Legacy

Due to age and declining health, Locker Lampson did not serve in a military capacity during World War II, but he continued to support Churchill's leadership and the Allied war effort.

Through the courageous actions of Locker Lampson, individuals like Albert Einstein were able to escape the horrors of Nazi terror—a genocide that claimed millions of lives across Europe. His legacy stands as a testament to the power of political influence used for humanitarian good.