David Lytton-Cobbold, 2nd Baron Cobbold
David Antony Fromanteel Lytton-Cobbold, 2nd Baron Cobbold , DL (born July 14, 1937 ) was one of 92 hereditary peers who remained in the House of Lords after the House of Lords Act 1999 came into force . He was elected on October 15, 2000 to succeed Myrtle Robertson, 11th Baroness Wharton . On October 13, 2014, he resigned from his membership in the House of Lords.
Education and career
Following family tradition, Cobbold went to Eton College and the University of Cambridge .
David Cobbold was a manager at Bank of London and South America (BOLSA) in the late 1960s . BOLSA was one of the first banks to enter the Eurodollar market. As he became more and more involved in the event management of Knebworth House, he eventually left the bank.
Private life
On November 1, 1987, Lytton-Cobbold inherited the title of Baron Cobbold . He married Christine Elizabeth Stucley on January 7, 1961 and they have four children. His heir and current owner of the Knebworth House family estate is his son Henry Lytton-Cobbold .
Individual evidence
- ^ Charles Kidd, Christine Shaw: Debrett's peerage & baronetage 2008. Debrett's Limited, 2008, ISBN 1-870520-80-7 , p. 299 f.
- ↑ Sarah Schaefer: Parliament: House Of Lords: Peers begin two-day debate on `radical, historic 'reform . In: The Independent , March 30, 1999. Retrieved February 20, 2011.
- ↑ Retired Lords
- ↑ Dave Lewis: Led Zeppelin. The 'Tight But Loose' Files. Celebration 2. Omnibus Press, London 2004, ISBN 1-84449-056-4 , pp. 65 f.
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Cameron Cobbold |
Baron Cobbold since 1987 |
current owner of the title |
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Lytton-Cobbold, David, 2nd Baron Cobbold |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Lytton-Cobbold, David Antony Fromanteel 2nd Baron Cobbold (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | English nobleman and member of the House of Lords |
| DATE OF BIRTH | July 14, 1937 |