John Desmond Brayley, Baron Brayley1

M, #151721, b. 29 January 1917, d. 16 March 1977
Last Edited=11 May 2006
     John Desmond Brayley, Baron Brayley was born on 29 January 1917.2 He died on 16 March 1977 at age 60.2
     John Desmond Brayley, Baron Brayley usually went by his middle name of Desmond.1 He was created Baron Brayley, of the City of Cardiff [U.K. Life Peer] on 22 June 1973.1

Citations

  1. [S134] Heraldic Media Ltd., online http://www.cracroftspeerage.co.uk/, Patrick Cracoft-Brennan (Cracroft Peerage Database v5.2), downloaded 1 November 2006.
  2. [S379] Leigh Rayment's Peerages, online http://www.leighrayment.com, Bradwell to Broxmouth. Hereinafter cited as Leigh Rayment's Peerages.

Richard William Briginshaw, Baron Briginshaw1

M, #151722, b. 15 May 1908, d. 27 March 1992
Last Edited=11 May 2006
     Richard William Briginshaw, Baron Briginshaw was born on 15 May 1908.1 He died on 27 March 1992 at age 83.1
     He was created Baron Briginshaw, of Southwark in the County of Greater London [U.K. Life Peer] on 16 January 1975.2

Citations

  1. [S379] Leigh Rayment's Peerages, online http://www.leighrayment.com, Bradwell to Broxmouth. Hereinafter cited as Leigh Rayment's Peerages.
  2. [S134] Heraldic Media Ltd., online http://www.cracroftspeerage.co.uk/, Patrick Cracoft-Brennan (Cracroft Peerage Database v5.2), downloaded 1 November 2006.

Thomas Brimelow, Baron Brimelow1

M, #151723, b. 25 October 1915, d. 2 August 1995
Last Edited=11 May 2006
     Thomas Brimelow, Baron Brimelow was born on 25 October 1915.2 He died on 2 August 1995 at age 79.2
     He was created Baron Brimelow, of Tyldesley in the County of Lancashire [U.K. Life Peer] on 29 January 1976.1

Citations

  1. [S134] Heraldic Media Ltd., online http://www.cracroftspeerage.co.uk/, Patrick Cracoft-Brennan (Cracroft Peerage Database v5.2), downloaded 1 November 2006.
  2. [S379] Leigh Rayment's Peerages, online http://www.leighrayment.com, Bradwell to Broxmouth. Hereinafter cited as Leigh Rayment's Peerages.

Edward Benjamin Britten, Baron Britten1

M, #151724, b. 22 November 1913, d. 4 December 1976
Last Edited=11 May 2006
     Edward Benjamin Britten, Baron Britten was born on 22 November 1913 at Lowestoft, Suffolk, EnglandG.2 He was the son of Robert Victor Britten and Edith Rhoda Hockey.2 He died on 4 December 1976 at age 63 at Aldeburgh, Suffolk, EnglandG.2 He was buried on 7 December 1976 at Aldeburgh Parish Church, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, EnglandG.2
     Edward Benjamin Britten, Baron Britten usually went by his middle name of Benjamin.3 He was awarded the Coolidge Medal in 1941.2 He was godfather for David Henry George Lascelles, 8th Earl of Harewood at his baptism on 27 December 1950 at All Saints' Church, Harewood, Yorkshire, EnglandG.4 He was appointed Companion of Honour (C.H.) in 1953.1 He was awarded the Hanseati Goethe Prize in 1961.2 He was awarded the Aspen Award in 1964 the first one awarded.2 He was awarded the Wihuri-Sibelius Prize in 1965.2 He was awarded the Order of Merit (O.M.) in 1965.1 He was a composer.2 He was awarded the Ravel Prize in 1974.2 He was awarded the Mozart Medal in 1976.2 He was created Baron Britten, of Aldeburgh in the County of Suffolk [U.K. Life Peer] on 2 July 1976.2 He has an extensive biographical entry in the Dictionary of National Biography.2
     

Citations

  1. [S379] Leigh Rayment's Peerages, online http://www.leighrayment.com, Bradwell to Broxmouth. Hereinafter cited as Leigh Rayment's Peerages.
  2. [S18] Matthew H.C.G., editor, Dictionary of National Biography on CD-ROM (Oxford, U.K.: Oxford University Press, 1995), reference "Edward Benjamin Britten". Hereinafter cited as Dictionary of National Biography.
  3. [S134] Heraldic Media Ltd., online http://www.cracroftspeerage.co.uk/, Patrick Cracoft-Brennan (Cracroft Peerage Database v5.2), downloaded 1 November 2006.
  4. [S205] Announcements, Yorkshire Post, Leeds, Yorkshire, U.K., 28 December 1950. Hereinafter cited as Yorkshire Post.

Alec Nigel Broers, Baron Broers1

M, #151725, b. 17 September 1938
Last Edited=22 May 2006
     Alec Nigel Broers, Baron Broers was born on 17 September 1938.2 He is the son of Alec William Broers and Constance Amy Cox.3 He married Mary Theresa Phelan, daughter of Michael Phelan, in 1964.3
     He was educated at Geelong Grammer School, Geelong, Victoria, AustraliaG.3 He graduated from Melbourne University, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaG, with a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)3 He graduated from Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, EnglandG, in 1962 with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)3 He graduated from Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, EnglandG, in 1966 with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)3 He was appointed Fellow, Institute of Electrical Engineers (F.I.E.E.) in 1984.3 He was Professor of Electrical Engineering between 1984 and 1992 at Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, EnglandG.3 He was appointed Fellow, Royal Academy of Engineering (F.R.Eng.) in 1985.3 He was appointed Fellow, Royal Society (F.R.S.) in 1986.3 He was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of the University (D.U.) by Anglia Polytechnic, EnglandG.3 He was Master between 1990 and 1996 at Churchill College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, EnglandG.3 He was appointed Fellow, Institute of Physics (F.Inst.P.) in 1991.3 He was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Science (Sc.D.) by Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, EnglandG, in 1991.3 He was appointed Honorary Fellow in 1996 at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, EnglandG.3 He was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Engineering (D.Eng.) by University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, ScotlandG, in 1996.3 He held the office of Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University between 1996 and 2003.3 He was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) by Warwick University, Warwick, Warwickshire, EnglandG, in 1997.3 He was appointed Honorary Fellow in 1999 at Trinity College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, EnglandG.3 He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.) of Cambrdgeshire in 2000.3 He was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Technology (D.Tech.) by Greenwich University, Greenwich, London, EnglandG, in 2000.3 He was appointed Honorary Fellow in 2001 at Cardiff University, Cardiff, Glamorgan, WalesG.3 He lived in 2003 at The Old Schools, Trinity Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, EnglandG.3 He was created Baron Broers, of Cambridge in the County of Cambridgeshire [U.K. Life Peer] on 21 June 2004.1

Children of Alec Nigel Broers, Baron Broers and Mary Theresa Phelan

Citations

  1. [S134] Heraldic Media Ltd., online http://www.cracroftspeerage.co.uk/, Patrick Cracoft-Brennan (Cracroft Peerage Database v5.2), downloaded 1 November 2006.
  2. [S379] Leigh Rayment's Peerages, online http://www.leighrayment.com, Bradwell to Broxmouth. Hereinafter cited as Leigh Rayment's Peerages.
  3. [S37] BP2003 volume 1, page 517. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]


Simon Denis Brown, Baron Brown of Eaton under Heywood1

M, #151726, b. 9 April 1937, d. 7 July 2023
Last Edited=22 Jul 2023
     Simon Denis Brown, Baron Brown of Eaton under Heywood was born on 9 April 1937.1 He was the son of Denis Baer Brown and Edna Elizabeth Abrahams.2 He married Jennifer Buddicom, daughter of Robert Prosper Gedye Buddicom, on 31 May 1963.2 He died on 7 July 2023 at age 86.3
     He was educated at Stowe School, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, EnglandG.2 He did his National Service as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Royal Artillery between 1955 and 1957.2 He graduated from Worcester College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, EnglandG, with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)2 He was admitted to Middle temple in 1961 entitled to practise as a barrister.2 He held the office of Recorder between 1979 and 1984.2 He held the office of High Court Judge, Queen's Bench Division between 1984 and 1992.2 He became a Liveryman, Butchers' Company.2 He was appointed Privy Counsellor (P.C.) in 1992.1 He held the office of Lord Justice of Appeal between 1992 and 2004.1 He was appointed Honorary Fellow in 1993 at Worcester College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, EnglandG.2 He held the office of Lord of Appeal in Ordinary in 2004.1 He was created Baron Brown of Eaton under Heywood [U.K. Law Lord] on 13 January 2004.1

Children of Simon Denis Brown, Baron Brown of Eaton under Heywood and Jennifer Buddicom

Citations

  1. [S379] Leigh Rayment's Peerages, online http://www.leighrayment.com, Bradwell to Broxmouth. Hereinafter cited as Leigh Rayment's Peerages.
  2. [S37] BP2003 volume 1, page 542. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
  3. [S203] Announcements, The Times, London, U.K.. Hereinafter cited as The Times.

Derek Colclough Walker-Smith, Baron Broxbourne1

M, #151727, b. 13 April 1910, d. 22 January 1992
Last Edited=24 Mar 2024
     Derek Colclough Walker-Smith, Baron Broxbourne was born on 13 April 1910.2 He was the son of Jonah Smith Walker-Smith and Maud Coulton Hunter.3 He married Dorothy Etherton, daughter of Captain Louis John Walpole Etherton, on 26 May 1938.4 He died on 22 January 1992 at age 81.2
     He was educated at Rossall School, Fleetwood, Lancashire, EnglandG.4 He graduated from Christ Church, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, EnglandG, in 1931 with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)4 He was admitted to Middle Temple in 1934 entitled to practise as a barrister.4 He fought in the Second World War.4 He was awarded the Territorial Decoration (T.D.)4 He gained the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in the Royal Artillery (Territorial Army.)4 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Hertford between 1945 and 1955.2 He was appointed Queen's Counsel (Q.C.) in 1955.4 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Hertfordshire East between 1955 and 1983.2 He held the office of Economic Secretary of the Treasury between 1956 and 1957.2 He held the office of Minister of State, Board of Trade in 1957.2 He was appointed Privy Counsellor (P.C.) in 1957.2 He held the office of Minister of Health between 1957 and 1960.2 He was created 1st Baronet Walker-Smith, of Broxbourne, co. Hertford [U.K.] on 18 August 1960.4 He was created Baron Broxbourne, of Broxbourne in the County of of Hertfordshire [U.K. Life Peer] on 21 September 1983.1

Children of Derek Colclough Walker-Smith, Baron Broxbourne and Dorothy Etherton

Citations

  1. [S134] Heraldic Media Ltd., online http://www.cracroftspeerage.co.uk/, Patrick Cracoft-Brennan (Cracroft Peerage Database v5.2), downloaded 1 November 2006.
  2. [S379] Leigh Rayment's Peerages, online http://www.leighrayment.com, Bradwell to Broxmouth. Hereinafter cited as Leigh Rayment's Peerages.
  3. [S37] BP2003 See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
  4. [S37] BP2003. [S37]

John Bruce-Gardyne, Baron Bruce-Gardyne1

M, #151728, b. 12 April 1930, d. 15 April 1990
Last Edited=22 Mar 2012
     John Bruce-Gardyne, Baron Bruce-Gardyne was born on 12 April 1930.2 He was the son of Captain Evan Bruce-Gardyne, 13th of Middleton and Joan McLaren.2 He married Sarah Louisa Mary Maitland, daughter of Commander Sir John Francis Whitaker Maitland and Bridget Denny, on 24 January 1959.2 He died on 15 April 1990 at age 60.1
     He was educated at Winchester College, Winchester, Hampshire, EnglandG.2 He was educated at Magdalen College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, EnglandG.2 He gained the rank of Lieutenant between 1948 and 1950 in the Royal Dragoons.2 He was with H.M. Foreign Service between 1953 and 1956.2 He was a correspendent for the Financial Times between 1957 and 1960 at Paris, FranceG.2 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Angus South between 1964 and 1974.1 He lived in 1972 at South Eskhill, Forfar, Angus, ScotlandG.2 He co-authored the book The Power Game, published 1976, with Nigel Lawson, Baron Lawson of Blaby.3 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Knutsford between 1979 and 1983.1 He was created Baron Bruce-Gardyne, of Kirkden in the District of Angus [U.K. Life Peer] on 7 October 1983.4

Children of John Bruce-Gardyne, Baron Bruce-Gardyne and Sarah Louisa Mary Maitland



Citations

  1. [S379] Leigh Rayment's Peerages, online http://www.leighrayment.com, Bruce to Byron. Hereinafter cited as Leigh Rayment's Peerages.
  2. [S35] BLG1965 volume 3, page 362. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S35]
  3. [S37] BP2003 volume 2, page 2264. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
  4. [S134] Heraldic Media Ltd., online http://www.cracroftspeerage.co.uk/, Patrick Cracoft-Brennan (Cracroft Peerage Database v5.2), downloaded 1 November 2006.

John Murray Mordaunt1

M, #151729, b. 30 December 1837, d. 21 December 1923
Last Edited=30 Dec 2014
Consanguinity Index=0.0%
     John Murray Mordaunt was born on 30 December 1837.2 He is the son of Sir John Mordaunt, 9th Bt. and Caroline Sophia Murray.3 He married Elizabeth Evelyn Cotes, daughter of John Cotes and Lady Louisa Harriet Jenkinson, on 15 May 1866.2 He died on 21 December 1923 at age 85.2
     He held the office of Justice of the Peace (J.P.) for Warwickshire.2 He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.) of Warwickshire.2

Children of John Murray Mordaunt and Elizabeth Evelyn Cotes

Citations

  1. [S1221] Michael (deceased) Ashworth, "re: Palmer Family," e-mail message to Darryl Lundy, 18 December 2004 - 3 November 2005. Hereinafter cited as "re: Palmer Family."
  2. [S37] BP2003 volume 2, page 2773. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
  3. [S37] BP2003. [S37]

Hon. William Bowen1

M, #151730
Last Edited=23 Jul 2005

Citations

  1. [S1401] Christopher Quaile, "re: Lord Bowen," e-mail message to Darryl Lundy. Hereinafter cited as "re: Lord Bowen."