Noel-Baker, Philip John Noel-Baker, Baron, 1889–1982, British statesman, b. Philip John Baker. After helping to draft (1919) the Covenant of the League of Nations League of Nations, former international organization, established by the peace treaties that ended World War I. Like its successor, the United Nations , its purpose was the promotion of international peace and security.
..... Click the link for more information. , he served (1929–31, 1936–70) as a Labour member of Parliament and held cabinet posts (1946–50) under Prime Minister Clement Attlee Attlee, Clement Richard Attlee, 1st Earl (ăt`lē)
..... Click the link for more information. . After World War II he helped draft the United Nations United Nations (UN), international organization established immediately after World War II. It replaced the League of Nations . In 1945, when the UN was founded, there were 51 members; 192 nations are now members of the organization (see table entitled United Nations
..... Click the link for more information. Charter and worked actively for world disarmament. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1959.

Noel-Baker (of the City of Derby), Philip John Noel-Baker, Baron

orig. Philip John Baker

(born Nov. 1, 1889, London, Eng.—died Oct. 8, 1982, London) British statesman and advocate of disarmament. He worked for the League of Nations secretariat (1919–22) and taught international relations at the University of London (1924–29). He served in the House of Commons (1929–31, 1936–70) and in ministerial posts (1945–61). He helped draft the UN charter, and he campaigned widely for peace through multilateral disarmament. An Olympic runner in 1912, 1920, and 1924, he later served as president of UNESCO's International Council on Sport and Physical Recreation (1960–82). In 1959 he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace.