William Lever, 2nd Viscount Leverhulme
1888–1949 (age 61)
Biography
William Lever, 2nd Viscount Leverhulme (1888-1949) carried on the work of his father in business while expanding philanthropic efforts through initiatives that improved workers’ lives and promoted art, education, and housing, notably in Port Sunlight and beyond. He championed industrial innovation while maintaining a belief in the social obligations of enterprise.
Those who visit Christ Church, Port Sunlight, will find his memorial among its peaceful grounds, a testament to a life that sought to blend commercial success with public good.