In November 1902 who was the Lord Mayor of London?

In November 1902 who was the Lord Mayor of London?

• A. Alfred Harmsworth
• B. Nathan Mayer Rothschild
• C. Marcus Samuel
• D. Samuel's friend David Lloyd

Answer: (C)

This question hinges on who was serving as Lord Mayor of London in a specific year. The Lord Mayor is elected for a one-year term that begins in November and is chosen from leading City merchants. In November 1902, Marcus Samuel was appointed to that role. He was a prominent City businessman, founder of Shell Transport and Trading Company (later known as part of Shell), and he would later be created Viscount Bearsted. His term as Lord Mayor ran from late 1902 into 1903. The other figures mentioned were notable in their own right but did not hold this office that year.

This question hinges on who was serving as Lord Mayor of London in a specific year. The Lord Mayor is elected for a one-year term that begins in November and is chosen from leading City merchants. In November 1902, Marcus Samuel was appointed to that role. He was a prominent City businessman, founder of Shell Transport and Trading Company (later known as part of Shell), and he would later be created Viscount Bearsted. His term as Lord Mayor ran from late 1902 into 1903. The other figures mentioned were notable in their own right but did not hold this office that year.