Dame Lydia Selina Dunn, Baroness Dunn1

F, #191211, b. 29 February 1940
Last Edited=23 Nov 2009
     Dame Lydia Selina Dunn, Baroness Dunn was born on 29 February 1940.2 She is the daughter of Yencheun Yeh Dunn and Chen Yin Chu.3 She married Michael David Thomas in 1988.2
     She was educated at St. Paul's Convent School, Hong KongG.2 She was educated at University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, California, U.S.A.G.2 She held the office of Member, Legislative Council (M.L.C.) [Hong Kong] between 1976 and 1988.2 She was director of John Swire and Sons (HK) Ltd in 1978.2 She was appointed Officer, Order of the British Empire (O.B.E.) in 1978.2 She was director of Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation between 1981 and 1996.2 She held the office of Member, ExecutiveCouncil (M.E.C.) [Hong Kong] between 1982 and 1995.2 She wrote the book In the Kingdom of the Blind, published 1983.2 She was appointed Commander, Order of the British Empire (C.B.E.) in 1983.2 She was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Law (LL.D.) by Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong KongG, in 1984.2 She was director of Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd between 1985 and 1997.2 She was awarded the Prime Minister of Japan's Trade Award in 1987.2 She held the office of Justice of the Peace (J.P.)2 She was awarded the USA Secretary of Commerce's Award To Peace and Commerce in 1988.2 She was created Baroness Dunn, of Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong and of Knightsbridge in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea [U.K. Life Peer] on 24 August 1990.1 She was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Law (LL.D.) by University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaG, in 1991.2 She was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Law (LL.D.) by University of Hong Kong, Hong KongG, in 1991.2 She was director of Volvo AB between 1991 and 1993.2 She was deputy-chairman of HSBC Holdings plc between 1992 and 1996.2 She was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Law (LL.D.) by Leeds University, Leeds, Yorkshire, West Riding, EnglandG, in 1994.2 She was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) by Buckingham University, Buckinghamshire, EnglandG, in 1995.2 She was director of Christie's International plc between 1996 and 1998.2 She was director of Marconi formerly GEC


between 1997 and 2002.2 She was appointed Dame Commander, Order of the British Empire (D.B.E.) in 1999.1


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. [S37] BP2003 volume 1, page 1235. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
  3. [S37] BP2003. [S37]

Hugh John Maxwell Dykes, Baron Dykes1

M, #191212
Last Edited=14 May 2006
     Hugh John Maxwell Dykes, Baron Dykes was created Baron Dykes, of Harrow Weald in the London Borough of Harrow [U.K. Life Peer] on 21 June 2004.1

Citations

  1. [S134] Heraldic Media Ltd., online http://www.cracroftspeerage.co.uk/, Patrick Cracoft-Brennan (Cracroft Peerage Database v5.2), downloaded 1 November 2006.

Most Rev. Robert Henry Alexander Eames, Baron Eames1

M, #191213, b. 27 April 1937
Last Edited=3 Jan 2010
     Most Rev. Robert Henry Alexander Eames, Baron Eames was born on 27 April 1937.2 He is the son of William Edward Eames and Mary Eleanor Thompson Alexander.3 He married Ann Christine Daly, daughter of Captain William Adrian Reynolds Daly and Olive Margaret (?), on 25 June 1966.2
     He was educated at Belfast Royal Academical Institute, Belfast, County Antrim, IrelandG.2 He was educated at Methodist College, Belfast, County Antrim, IrelandG.3 He graduated from Queen's University, Belfast, County Antrim, IrelandG, with a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)3 He graduated from Trinity College, Dublin University, Dublin, County Dublin, IrelandG, with a Doctor of Law (LL.D.)3 He graduated from Queen's University, Belfast, County Antrim, IrelandG, with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)3 He was a law tutor between 1960 and 1963 at Queen's University, Belfast, County Antrim, IrelandG.2 He was Curate Assistant between 1963 and 1966 at Bangor, County Down, IrelandG.3 He wrote the book A Form of Worship for Teenagers, published 1965.2 He was the Rector between 1966 and 1974 at St. Dorothea's, Belfast, County Antrim, IrelandG.3 He wrote the book The Quiet Revolution–Irish Disestablishment, published 1970.2 He was Examining Curate to the Bishop of Down in 1973.3 He wrote the book Through Suffering, published 1973.3 He was the Rector between 1974 and 1975 at St. Marks, Dundela, IrelandG.3 He held the office of Bishop of Derry and Raphoe between 1975 and 1980.3 He wrote the book Thinking Through Lent, published 1978.2 He held the office of Bishop of Down and Dromore between 1980 and 1986.3 He wrote the book Through Lent, published 1984.3 He held the office of Archbishop of Armagh in 1986.1 He held the office of Primate of All Ireland in 1986.1 He was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Law (LL.D.) by Queen's University, Belfast, County Antrim, IrelandG, in 1989.2 He wrote the book Chains to be Broken, published 1992.3 He was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Law (LL.D.) by Trinity College, Dublin University, Dublin, County Dublin, IrelandG, in 1992.3 He was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Law (LL.D.) by Lancaster University, Lancaster, Lancashire, EnglandG, in 1994.3 He was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity (D.D.) by Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, EnglandG, in 1994.1 He was created Baron Eames, of Armagh in the County of Armagh [U.K. Life Peer] on 25 August 1995.1 He lived in 2003 at The See House, Cathedral Close, Armagh, County Armagh, IrelandG.2

Children of Most Rev. Robert Henry Alexander Eames, Baron Eames and Ann Christine Daly

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. [S37] BP2003 volume 1, page 1259. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
  3. [S37] BP2003. [S37]

John Leonard Eatwell, Baron Eatwell1

M, #191214, b. 2 February 1945
Last Edited=19 Mar 2016
     John Leonard Eatwell, Baron Eatwell was born on 2 February 1945.2 He is the son of Harold Jack Eatwell and Mary Tucker.3 He married, firstly, Hélène Seppain, daughter of Georges Seppain, on 24 April 1970.2 He married, secondly, Susan Elizabeth Watts, daughter of Peter Watts, in 2006.4
     He was educated at Headlands Grammar School, Swindon, Wiltshire, EnglandG.2 He graduated from Queens' College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, EnglandG, in 1967 with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)2 He was Fellow and Director of Studies in Economics between 1970 and 1996 at Trinity College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, EnglandG.2 He graduated from Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.A.G, with a Master of Arts (A.M.)3 He graduated from Queens' College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, EnglandG, in 1971 with a Master of Arts (M.A.)2 He co-authored the book An Introduction to Modern Economics, published 1973.2 He graduated from Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.A.G, in 1975 with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)3 He wrote the book Whatever Happened to Britain?, published 1982.2 He edited the book Keyne's Economics and the Theory of Value and Distribution, published 1983.2 He was Ecomic Advisor to the Leader of the Labour Party between 1985 and 1992.2 He edited the book The New Palgrave: A Dictionary of Economics, published 1987, 4 volumes.2 He edited the book The New Plagrave Dictionary of Money and Finance, published 1992, 3 volumes.2 He was created Baron Eatwell, of Stratton St. Margaret in the County of Wiltshire [U.K. Life Peer] on 14 July 1992.1 He co-authored the book Transformation and Integration: Shaping the future of Central and Eastern Europe, published 1995.2 He edited the book Global Unemployment: loss of jobs in the '90s, published 1996.2 He co-authored the book Not Just Another Accession: The political economy of the EU enlargemetn to the east, published 1997.3

Children of John Leonard Eatwell, Baron Eatwell and Hélène Seppain



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. [S37] BP2003 volume 1, page 1265. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
  3. [S37] BP2003. [S37]
  4. [S1122] Peerage News, online http://peeragenews.blogspot.co.nz/. Hereinafter cited as Peerage News.

Diana Catherine Sturge, Baroness Eccles of Moulton1

F, #191215, b. 4 October 1933
Last Edited=2 Oct 2011
     Diana Catherine Sturge, Baroness Eccles of Moulton was born on 4 October 1933 at Bromley, Kent, EnglandG.1,2 She is the daughter of Raymond Wilson Sturge and Margaret Sylvia Keep.3 She married John Dawson Eccles, 2nd Viscount Eccles, son of David McAdam Eccles, 1st Viscount Eccles and Hon. Sybil Frances Dawson, on 29 January 1955.3
     She was educated at St. James's School, West Malvern, Worcestershire, EnglandG.1 She graduated from Open University, EnglandG, with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)1 From 29 January 1955, her married name became Eccles.3 She was a partner of Gray Design Associates between 1963 and 1977.1 She was a director of Tyne Tees TV between 1986 and 1994.1 She was a director of J Sainsbury between 1986 and 1995.1 She was a director of Yorkshire Electricity Group between 1990 and 1997.1 She was created Baroness Eccles of Moulton, of Moulton in the County of North Yorkshire [U.K. Life Peer] on 10 May 1990.4 She was a director of National and Provincial Building Society between 1991 and 1996.1 She was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Civil Law (D.C.L.) by Durham University, Durham, County Durham, EnglandG, in 1995.1 She was a director of Times Newspaper Holdings in 1998.1 She held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.) of North Yorkshire.1 She lived in 2003 at Moulton Hall, Moulton, Yorkshire, EnglandG.1

Children of Diana Catherine Sturge, Baroness Eccles of Moulton and John Dawson Eccles, 2nd Viscount Eccles

Citations

  1. [S37] BP2003 volume 1, page 1268. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
  2. [S4567] Bill Norton, "re: Pitman Family," e-mail message to Darryl Roger LUNDY (101053), 6 April 2010 and 19 April 2011. Hereinafter cited as "re: Pitman Family."
  3. [S37] BP2003. [S37]
  4. [S134] Heraldic Media Ltd., online http://www.cracroftspeerage.co.uk/, Patrick Cracoft-Brennan (Cracroft Peerage Database v5.2), downloaded 1 November 2006.


Sir William Dunch1

M, #191216, d. 22 January 1610/11
Last Edited=6 Mar 2020
     Sir William Dunch was the son of Edmund Dunch and Anne Fetiplace.2 He married Mary Cromwell, daughter of Sir Henry Cromwell and Joan Warren.2 He died on 22 January 1610/11.1
     He lived at Little Wittenahm, Berkshire, EnglandG.1

Child of Sir William Dunch and Mary Cromwell

Citations

  1. [S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume II, page 436. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.
  2. [S6289] The History of Parliament Online, online http://www.historyofparliamentonline.org. Hereinafter cited as History of Parliament.

Thomas Murray Elder, Baron Elder1

M, #191217, b. 9 May 1950, d. 24 October 2023
Last Edited=11 Nov 2023
     Thomas Murray Elder, Baron Elder was born on 9 May 1950.2 He died on 24 October 2023 at age 73.2
     He was educated at University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Midlothian, ScotlandG.3 He was educated at Kirkaldy High School, Kirkaldy, ScotlandG.3 He was a research assistant to the Shadow Trade and Industry Secretary between 1980 and 1984.3 He was General Secretary of the Scottish Labour Party between 1988 and 1992.3 He was Chief of Staff to the Leader of the Labour Party between 1992 and 1994.3 He was Political Advisor to the Leader of the Labour Party in 1994.3 He was Special Advisor to the Scottish Office between 1997 and 1999.3 He was created Baron Elder, of Kirkcaldy in Fife [U.K. Life Peer] on 19 July 1999.1

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. [S203] Announcements, The Times, London, U.K.. Hereinafter cited as The Times.
  3. [S37] BP2003 volume 1, page 1292. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]

Dafydd Elis Elis-Thomas, Baron Elis-Thomas1

M, #191218, b. 18 October 1946
Last Edited=31 Jan 2010
     Dafydd Elis Elis-Thomas, Baron Elis-Thomas was born on 18 October 1946.2 He married, firstly, Ellen M. Williams in 1970.2 He and Ellen M. Williams were divorced.2 He married, secondly, Mair Parry Jones on 20 December 1993.2
     He was given the name of Dafydd Elis Thomas at birth.2 He was educated at Ysgol Dyffryn, Conway, Caernarvonshire, WalesG.2 He graduated from University College of North Wales, Bangor, Caernarvonshire, WalesG, with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)2 He was an English Lecturer in 1974 at University College of North Wales, Bangor, Caernarvonshire, WalesG.2 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Merioneth between February 1974 and 1983.2 He held the office of President of Plaid Cymru between 1984 and 1991.2 In 1992 his name was legally changed to Dafydd Elis Elis-Thomas by Deed Poll.2 He was created Baron Elis-Thomas, of Nant Conwy in the County of Gwynedd [U.K. Life Peer] on 18 September 1992.1 He has three sons and two daughters by his first wife.2

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. [S37] BP2003 volume 1, page 1306. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]

Diana Louie Newcombe, Baroness Elles1

F, #191219, b. 19 July 1921, d. 17 October 2009
Last Edited=1 Sep 2013
     Diana Louie Newcombe, Baroness Elles was born on 19 July 1921.2 She was the daughter of Colonel Stewart Francis Newcombe and Elisabeth Chaki.3 She married Neil Patrick Moncrieff Elles, son of Edmund Hardie Elles and Ina Katharine Hilda Skene, in 1945.2 She died on 17 October 2009 at age 88.4
     She gained the rank of Flight Officer in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force, during the Second World War.2 She graduated from London University, London, EnglandG, with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)2 From 1945, her married name became Elles.1 She was admitted to Lincoln's Inn in 1956 entitled to practise as a barrister.2 She was a care committe worker between 1956 and 1972 at London, EnglandG.2 She wrote the book The Housewife and the Common Market, published 1971, pamphlet.)2 She held the office of U.K. Delegate ot the U.N. General Assembly in 1972.2 She was created Baroness Elles, of the City of Westminster [U.K. Life Peer] on 2 May 1972.1 Between 1973 and 1975 Member of the U.K. Delegation to the European Parliament.2 She held the office of Member of the European Parliament (M.E.P.) between 1979 and 1989, for Thames Valley.2 She wrote the book Human Rights of Aliens, published 1980.2 She lived in 2003 at Villa Fontana, Ponte del Giglio, Lucca, ItalyG.2

Children of Diana Louie Newcombe, Baroness Elles and Neil Patrick Moncrieff Elles

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. [S37] BP2003 volume 1, page 1309. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
  3. [S37] BP2003. [S37]
  4. [S1122] Peerage News, online http://peeragenews.blogspot.co.nz/. Hereinafter cited as Peerage News.

Katharine Tennant, Baroness Elliot of Harwood1

F, #191220, b. 15 January 1903, d. 3 January 1994
Last Edited=15 May 2011
Rt. Hon. William Elliott and his wife Katherine
(later Baroness Elliot of Harwood) 2
     Katharine Tennant, Baroness Elliot of Harwood was born on 15 January 1903.3 She was the daughter of Sir Charles Clow Tennant of The Glen, 1st Bt. and Marguerite Agaranthe Miles.3,4 She married Rt. Hon. Walter Elliot, son of William Elliot, on 2 April 1934.3 She died on 3 January 1994 at age 90.4
     She was educated at Abbots Hill School, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, EnglandG.4 She was appointed Commander, Order of the British Empire (C.B.E.) in 1946.4 She was U.K. Delegate to the United Nations between 1954 and 1957.4 She was appointed Dame Commander, Order of the British Empire (D.B.E.) in 1958.1 She was created Baroness Elliot of Harwood, of Rulewater in the County of Roxburghshire [U.K. Life Peer] on 26 September 1958.1 She was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Law (LL.D.) by Glasgow University, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, ScotlandG, in 1959.4 She held the office of Justice of the Peace (J.P.) for Roxburghshire in 1967.4

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. [S300] Michael Rhodes, "re: Ernest Fawbert Collection," e-mail message to Darryl Roger Lundy, 8 February. Hereinafter cited as "re: Ernest Fawbert Collection."
  3. [S34] BP1970 page 931. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S34]
  4. [S37] BP2003 volume 2, page 1570. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]