Peter Richard Vivian Houston1 
M, #142901
Last Edited=16 Mar 2005
Peter Richard Vivian Houston married Susan Caroline Smallwood, daughter of Major Robert Evelyn Russell Smallwood and Jane Henrietta Birkmyre, in 1979.1
Citations
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 1, page 382. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
Sir John Birt, Baron Birt1 
M, #142902, b. 10 December 1944
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Last Edited=2 Dec 2006
Sir John Birt, Baron Birt was born on 10 December 1944.1 He is the son of Leo Vincent Birt and Ida Hamilton.1 He married, firstly, Jane Frances Lake, daughter of James Harris Lake, in 1965.1 He and Jane Frances Lake were divorced in February 2006.2 He married, secondly, Eithne Wallis on 18 November 2006 at Clerkenwell, London, England.2
Sir John Birt, Baron Birt was educated at St. Mary's College, Liverpool, England.1 He graduated from St. Catherine's College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, with a Master of Arts (M.A.).1 He was producer of Nice Time between 1968 and 1969.1 He was producer of The Frost Programme between 1971 and 1972.1 He was with London Weekend Television between 1974 and 1987.1 He was producer of The Nixon Interviews in 1977.1 He was with the BBC between 1987 and 2000.1 He graduated from Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, England, in 1992 with a Honorary Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.).1 He was decorated with the Emmy Award in 1995.1 He graduated from City University, London, England, in 1998 with a Honorary Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.).1 He was invested as a Knight in 1998.1 He graduated from Bradford University, Bradford, Yorkshire, England, in 1999 with a Honorary Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.).1 He was created Baron Birt, of Liverpool in the County of Merseyside [U.K. Life Peer] on 11 February 2000.1
Sir John Birt, Baron Birt was educated at St. Mary's College, Liverpool, England.1 He graduated from St. Catherine's College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, with a Master of Arts (M.A.).1 He was producer of Nice Time between 1968 and 1969.1 He was producer of The Frost Programme between 1971 and 1972.1 He was with London Weekend Television between 1974 and 1987.1 He was producer of The Nixon Interviews in 1977.1 He was with the BBC between 1987 and 2000.1 He graduated from Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, England, in 1992 with a Honorary Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.).1 He was decorated with the Emmy Award in 1995.1 He graduated from City University, London, England, in 1998 with a Honorary Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.).1 He was invested as a Knight in 1998.1 He graduated from Bradford University, Bradford, Yorkshire, England, in 1999 with a Honorary Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.).1 He was created Baron Birt, of Liverpool in the County of Merseyside [U.K. Life Peer] on 11 February 2000.1
Children of Sir John Birt, Baron Birt and Jane Frances Lake
- Hon. Jonathan Birt b. 19681
- Hon. Eliza Birt b. 19711
Citations
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 1, page 382. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
- [S206] Announcements, The Daily Mail, London, U.K.. Hereinafter cited as The Daily Mail.
Jane Frances Lake1 
F, #142903
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Last Edited=2 Dec 2006
Jane Frances Lake is the daughter of James Harris Lake.1 She married Sir John Birt, Baron Birt, son of Leo Vincent Birt and Ida Hamilton, in 1965.1 She and Sir John Birt, Baron Birt were divorced in February 2006.2
From 1965, her married name became Birt.1 As a result of her marriage, Jane Frances Lake was styled as Baroness Birt on 11 February 2000.
From 1965, her married name became Birt.1 As a result of her marriage, Jane Frances Lake was styled as Baroness Birt on 11 February 2000.
Children of Jane Frances Lake and Sir John Birt, Baron Birt
- Hon. Jonathan Birt b. 19681
- Hon. Eliza Birt b. 19711
Citations
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 1, page 382. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
- [S206] Announcements, The Daily Mail, London, U.K.. Hereinafter cited as The Daily Mail.
James Harris Lake1
M, #142904
Last Edited=16 Mar 2005
Child of James Harris Lake
Citations
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 1, page 382. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
Hon. Jonathan Birt1 
F, #142905, b. 1968
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Last Edited=2 Dec 2006
Hon. Jonathan Birt was born in 1968.1 She is the daughter of Sir John Birt, Baron Birt and Jane Frances Lake.1
Citations
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 1, page 382. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
Hon. Eliza Birt1 
F, #142906, b. 1971
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Last Edited=2 Dec 2006
Hon. Eliza Birt was born in 1971.1 She is the daughter of Sir John Birt, Baron Birt and Jane Frances Lake.1
Citations
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 1, page 382. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
Leo Vincent Birt1
M, #142907
Last Edited=16 Mar 2005
Children of Leo Vincent Birt and Ida Hamilton
- Michael Birt 1
- Angela Birt 1
- Sir John Birt, Baron Birt+ b. 10 Dec 19441
Citations
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 1, page 382. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
Ida Hamilton1
F, #142908
Last Edited=16 Mar 2005
Children of Ida Hamilton and Leo Vincent Birt
- Michael Birt 1
- Angela Birt 1
- Sir John Birt, Baron Birt+ b. 10 Dec 19441
Citations
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 1, page 382. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
Michael Birt1 
M, #142909
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Last Edited=16 Mar 2005
Citations
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 1, page 382. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
Angela Birt1 
F, #142910
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Last Edited=16 Mar 2005
Citations
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 1, page 382. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.




