Sir Emmanuel Kaye (29 November 1914 – 28 February 1999) was a millionaire British industrialist and philanthropist known for founding Lansing Bagnall.
Kaye was born in Russia, the son of wheat merchant Zelman Kagarlisky (1877/1878–1926; his name was also spelled "Zalman Kagarlitzky") and his wife, Chassia Annie (1885/6–1943), a botanist. The family came to England when he was young, settling in London. Emmanuel was educated at Richmond Hill School, leaving to work for a small engineering firm at the age of 15.[1][2] In 1934, his mother changed the family name to "Kaye".[3]
He was a donor to Tony Blair's Labour Leader's Office Fund before the 1997 General Election.[4] Kaye was associated with[vague] the Labour Friends of Israel.[5][verification needed]
Among major beneficiaries of his philanthropy was Emmanuel College, Cambridge, which made him an Honorary Member in 1994. He was Vice-Chairman (1981-85) and Chairman (1985–99) of the Thrombosis Research Trust.[citation needed]
Personal life
In 1946, Kaye married Elizabeth, daughter of Mark Cutler; they had a son and two daughters.[6] He was appointed C.B.E. in 1967,[7] and Knight Bachelor in 1974.[8]
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