Mary Foley-Berkeley, 17th Baroness Berkeley
Mary Lalle Foley-Berkeley, 17th Baroness Berkeley (born October 9, 1905 , † October 17, 1992 ) was a British peeress and politician.
life and career
Foley-Berkeley was born on October 9, 1905, to Lieutenant Colonel Frank Wigram Foley and Eva Foley, 16th Baroness Berkeley . On April 5, 1967, the suspension of the title was ended in her favor with the permission of the Queen, after the mother died without a male heir. Between 1970 and 1977 she took part in debates in the House of Lords several times .
She died on October 17, 1992 at the age of 87.
family
Foley-Berkeley was unmarried and had a younger sister, Cynthia Ella Foley (1909-1991). Her heir to the title and successor is her nephew, Anthony Gueterbock, 18th Baron Berkeley .
swell
- Entry on Leigh Rayment's site
- Mary Lalle Foley-Berkeley, Baroness Berkeley on thepeerage.com , accessed August 20, 2015.
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Eva Foley |
Baron Berkeley 1967-1992 |
Anthony Gueterbock |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Foley-Berkeley, Mary, 17th Baroness Berkeley |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Berkeley, Mary Lalle Foley-Berkeley 17th Baroness (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British politician and peeress |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 9, 1905 |
| DATE OF DEATH | 17th October 1992 |