John Kidston Swire

John Kidston Swire
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:

Death

He died in 1983.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Gavin Young (26 April 2012). Beyond Lion Rock: The Story of Cathay Pacific Airways. Faber & Faber. p. 87. ISBN 978-0-571-28726-0. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
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