John Kidston Swire
John Kidston Swire | |
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Born | 1893 |
Died | 1983 |
Nationality | British |
Education | Eton College |
Alma mater | University College, Oxford |
Spouse(s) | Juliet Richenda Barclay |
Children |
John Anthony Swire Adrian Swire |
Parent(s) | John Swire |
Relatives |
John Samuel Swire (grandfather) Barnaby Swire (grandson) |
John Kidston "Jock" Swire (1893-1983), was a British businessman, chairman of Swire Group from 1946 to 1966.
Early life
He was the son of John Swire of Hubbard's Hall, Harlow, Essex, and grandson of John Samuel Swire.[1] He was educated at Eton College, and University College, Oxford.[1]
Career
John Kidston Swire became a director of Swire Group in 1920, and was chairman from 1946 to 1966.[1]
Personal life
In 1923, he married Juliet Richenda Barclay, the daughter of Theodore Barclay of Fanshaws, Hertford.[1] They had four children:
- John Anthony Swire
- Sir Adrian Swire
- daughter
- daughter
Death
He died in 1983.
References
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