Patrick Hastings

Sir Patrick Gardiner Hastings (March 17, 1880 - February 26, 1952) was a noted British barrister who served as Attorney General for England and Wales in 1924 and inadvertently brought down the first Labour government.

Family background

Having been born on his Saint's day and having Irish lineage, Hastings was named after Saint Patrick. His father, Alfred Gardiner Hastings, had been a Solicitor but failed to build up much of a practice and frequently involved himself in business schemes of dubious legitimacy which left him out of pocket. He attended Charterhouse School, but did not enjoy his time there because of chronic asthma and a dislike for the strong discipline. As a result, despite his academic abilities, he left at the age of 16 and went with his family (suffering a period of financial trouble) to Corsica.

Related Topics:
Saint Patrick - Solicitor - Charterhouse School - Asthma - Corsica

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