John Kidston Swire | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1893 |
| Died | 22 February 1983 |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Eton College |
| Alma mater | University College, Oxford |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Spouse | Juliet Richenda Barclay |
| Children | 4, including John Anthony Swire and Adrian Swire |
| Relatives | John Samuel Swire (grandfather) Barnaby Swire (grandson) |
John Kidston "Jock" Swire (1893–22 February 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:
- Bridget Swire (1924-2009)
- Sir John Swire (1927-2016)
- Sir Adrian Swire (1932-2018)
- Gillian Swire; married Hon. Julian Fane, son of Vere Fane, 14th Earl of Westmorland.
Death
He died in 1983.
References
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