Herbert Feldman
English-Pakistani author
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Henry Herbert Sidney Feldman, known as Herbert Feldman, was an English lawyer, businessman, and prominent author who lived and worked in Pakistan from its independence in 1947 until his death in 1976. Feldman analysed and wrote extensively on the early political history of Pakistan.[1][2]
Herbert Feldman | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 November 1910 London, England |
| Died | 19 March 1976 (aged 65) |
| Spouse | Nishat Hayat |
| Alma mater | Gray's Inn |
| Profession | Lawyer, Businessman, Author |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Branch/service |  British Army |
Years of service | 1940—1946 |
| Rank |  Major |
| Unit | Royal Artillery |
| Battles/wars | |
Early life and education
Henry Herbert Sidney Feldman was born on 5 November 1910 in London, England, to Harry Feldman, a manufacturer, and Mary Feldman. He completed his early education in London and earned a High school diploma.[3][4]
Pursuing a career in Law, he attended Gray's Inn and became a Barrister-at-Law.[5]
Career
British India & World War II
During World War II, Herbert Feldman enlisted into the Royal Artillery in 1940. He received an emergency commission as a Second Lieutenant on 4 August 1941 and travelled to British india with the British Army.[6][7] In 1942, he attained the rank of acting Major.[8] On 5 January 1943, he was made temporary major and appointed as a General staff officer in the Directorate of Royal Artillery located at GHQ India.[9]
Feldman retired from active service in 1946.[3] He later briefly served in the British Indian Government in Delhi.
Pakistan
During the Partition of India, Feldman opted for Pakistan and moved to Karachi, where he continued practicing as a lawyer.[10][11] He also became a senior insurance executive and worked at the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry Building.[12]
He married a Punjabi Muslim woman, Nishat Hayat, who was the daughter of Liaqat Hayat Khan.[8][10]
Herbert Feldman died on 19 March 1976 in Karachi, Pakistan.[8]