Background
Courtauld was the son of Sydney Courtauld and Sarah Lucy Sharpe.
Courtauld was the son of Sydney Courtauld and Sarah Lucy Sharpe.
In 1921, Courtauld was appointed the High Sheriff of Essex for the year. Courtauld was a considerable benefactor towards his local community. His gifts include the following:
Braintree:
William Julien Courtauld Hospital. recreation ground
fountain
buildings near the church
Braintree Town Hall: built between 1926 and 1928.
Register Office: given in 1929.
Chelmsford:
the new County Hall: given in 1938. As he had no children, it was understood that he would be not only the first, but probably also the last, holder of the title.
In recognition of his status as a senior member of this prominent and socially active business Courtauld family, and of his personal record of charitable works, he was created a baronet, of Bocking in the County of Essex, on 5 July 1939.
