18 Facts About Julien Cahn

Sir Julien Cahn, 1st Baronet was a British businessman, philanthropist and cricket enthusiast.

Julien Cahn's father, Albert Cahn, was born in the small village of Russheim in the Germersheim district, Rhein-Pfalz-Kreis.

Dr Lewis delivered his grandson after a difficult birth; Matilda recovered well but Julien Cahn would be an only child.

Julien Cahn grew up in a strict Orthodox household in Nottingham, where his father opened the Nottingham Furnishing Company in 1885.

Julien Cahn attended primary school with Harold Bowden, later the 2nd Baronet, and the two became lifelong friends.

Julien Cahn took over the family business and, seeing a new potential market in hire purchase sales, expanded the company to the extent that his Jays and Campbells stores were to be found in most major towns across Britain.

Julien Cahn purchased Newstead and donated it to the Nottingham City Council to help preserve Byron's legacy.

Julien Cahn was the long-time president of The National Birthday Trust Fund, a charity that promoted the provision of maternity services.

In 1929, Julien Cahn donated funds to build the Lucy Baldwin Maternity Hospital in Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, named in honour of the countess.

In 1935, Julien Cahn paid the membership subscriptions for more than 800 new members joining the Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club.

Julien Cahn was a fan of fox hunting, and was one of the few Jewish Masters of Foxhounds.

Julien Cahn began playing as a teenager, during a time when it was common for business owners to organise teams.

Julien Cahn served as president of both the Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club and Leicestershire County Cricket Club.

Julien Cahn eventually built his own pitch at Stanford Hall so he could watch games at home.

Julien Cahn recruited top players from outside England, including Australians Vic Jackson and Jack Walsh.

Julien Cahn played in many of his team's matches, including six of the 13 first-class matches they played between 1929 and 1939.

Julien Cahn made his first-class debut in March 1929 at the age of 46 when his team was playing in Jamaica.

Julien Cahn was a hypochondriac, often preferring his electric wheelchair to walking.