Philip Sassoon

Philip Sassoon was a prominent British politician and social figure in the early 20th century, serving as a private secretary to Field Marshal Douglas Haig during World War I and later as a parliamentary private secretary for Prime Minister David Lloyd George. He was known for his lavish parties at his estate, Trent Park, which became a site of interest during WWII when it was repurposed as a luxurious internment camp for German officers. Sassoon's life was marked by his networking abilities and his complex identity as a member of the Jewish community in Britain.