Charles Baring, 2nd Baron Howick of Glendale
Charles Evelyn Baring, 2nd Baron Howick of Glendale (born December 30, 1937 ) is a British peer , botanist and politician .
biography
Baring comes from the Baring family . He was born the only son of Evelyn Baring, 1st Baron Howick of Glendale , and Lady Mary Cecil Gray (1907-2002). He attended Eton College and New College at the University of Oxford .
He is known as a botanist. Baring is the creator of Howick Arboretum at Howick Hall , one of the largest collections of wild plants in Britain . From 1969 to 1982 he served as director of Barings Bank and was a member of the board of the National Art Collections Fund . From 1987 to 2001 he was director of Northern Rock plc.
He inherited his father's title on March 10, 1973. He lost his seat in the House of Lords with the House of Lords Act 1999 .
Baring has been married to Clare Nicolette Darby since April 11, 1964, daughter of Colonel Cyril Darby. They have four children, who are now all married, and thirteen grandchildren.
literature
- Charles Mosley (Ed.): Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage . Volume 2, Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, Wilmington 2003, p. 1990.
Web links
- Homepage of howickhallgardens
- Charles Evelyn Baring, 2nd Baron Howick of Glendale on thepeerage.com
- Charles Baring at Hansard (English)
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Evelyn Baring |
Baron Howick of Glendale 1973 – present |
current holder of the title |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Baring, Charles, 2nd Baron Howick of Glendale |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Howick of Glendale, Charles Evelyn Baring 2nd Baron |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British peer, botanist and politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | December 30, 1937 |