The Marchioness of Reading | |
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President of the British Section of the World Jewish Congress | |
In office 1939–1973 | |
President of the National Council of Women | |
In office 1955–1957 | |
Preceded by | Mrs Stanley Moffat |
Succeeded by | Joan Robins |
Personal details | |
Born | Eva Violet Mond 6 August 1895 Chelsea, London, England |
Died | 14 August 1973 Thakeham, West Sussex, England | (aged 78)
Spouse | |
Children | Michael Isaacs, 3rd Marquess of Reading Lady Joan Isaacs Lady Elizabeth Isaacs |
Parent(s) | Alfred Mond, 1st Baron Melchett Violet Mond, Baroness Melchett |
Writing career | |
Pen name | Eva Erleigh |
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Eva Violet Isaacs, Marchioness of Reading CBE, JP (née Mond; 6 August 1895 – 14 August 1973) was a British philanthropist, Zionist activist, children's welfare advocate, and writer. Among other roles, she served as Vice President of the World Jewish Congress, President of its British section, and President of the National Council of Women.