Adrian Swire

British corporate director (1932-2018)
Person human Q19840880
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Adrian Swire

Summary

Adrian Swire is a human[1]. He was born in Marylebone[2]. He was born on February 15, 1932[3]. He passed away in Hong Kong[4]. He died on August 24, 2018[5]. He worked as a businessperson[6].

Key Facts

  • Adrian Swire was born in Marylebone[2].
  • Adrian Swire passed away in Hong Kong[4].
  • Adrian Swire was born on February 15, 1932[3].
  • Adrian Swire died on August 24, 2018[5].
  • Adrian Swire's father was John Kidston Swire[7].
  • Adrian Swire's mother was Juliet Richenda Barclay[8].
  • Among Adrian Swire's spouses was Lady Judith Compton[9].
  • A child of Adrian Swire was Samuel Compton Swire[10].
  • A child of Adrian Swire was Merlin Bingham Swire[11].
  • A child of Adrian Swire was Martha Swire[12].
  • Adrian Swire held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • British English was Adrian Swire's native language[14].
  • Adrian Swire's professions included businessperson[6].
  • Adrian Swire held the position of Deputy Lieutenant[15].
  • Adrian Swire was employed by Swire Group[16].
  • Adrian Swire's education included a stint at Wellesley House School[17].
  • Adrian Swire's education included a stint at Eton College[18].
  • Adrian Swire was educated at University College, Oxford[19].
  • Adrian Swire received the Knight Bachelor[20].
  • Adrian Swire received the Air Efficiency Award[21].
  • Adrian Swire was a member of Royal Hong Kong Auxiliary Air Force[22].
  • Adrian Swire was a member of White's[23].
  • Adrian Swire was a member of Brooks's[24].
  • Adrian Swire was a member of Pratt's[25].
  • Adrian Swire was a member of Hong Kong Club[26].

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Origins and Family

Adrian Swire was born in Marylebone[2]. He was born on February 15, 1932[3]. His father was John Kidston Swire[7]. His mother was Juliet Richenda Barclay[8]. British English was his native language[14].

Education

Educated at Wellesley House School[17], a boarding school[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1866[29]; Eton College[18], a public school[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1440[32]; and University College, Oxford[19], a college of the University of Oxford[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1249[35], headquartered in Oxford[36]. Adrian Swire earned the academic degree of Master of Arts[37].

Career and Affiliations

Adrian Swire worked as a businessperson[6]. He was employed by Swire Group[16]. He held the position of Deputy Lieutenant[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Bachelor[20], a title of honor[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1300[40] and Air Efficiency Award[21], an award[41], founded in 1942[42].

Personal Life

Adrian Swire was married to Lady Judith Compton[9]. Children include Samuel Compton Swire[10], a businessperson[43], b. 1980[44], of United Kingdom[45]; Merlin Bingham Swire[11], a businessperson[46], b. 1973[47], of United Kingdom[48], awarded the Tatler Most Influential Hong Kong[49]; and Martha Swire[12], b. 1972[50].

Death and Burial

Adrian Swire died on August 24, 2018[5]. He passed away in Hong Kong[4].

FAQs

Where was Adrian Swire born?

Born in Marylebone[2], Adrian Swire…

Where did Adrian Swire die?

Adrian Swire died in Hong Kong[4].

Who were Adrian Swire's parents?

Adrian Swire's father was John Kidston Swire[7]. Adrian Swire's mother was Juliet Richenda Barclay[8].

Who was Adrian Swire married to?

Adrian Swire's spouses include Lady Judith Compton[9].

What did Adrian Swire do for work?

Adrian Swire worked as businessperson[6].

Where did Adrian Swire go to school?

Adrian Swire was educated at Wellesley House School[17], Eton College[18], and University College, Oxford[19].

What awards did Adrian Swire receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[20] and Air Efficiency Award[21].

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  3. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  5. [9] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  10. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  24. [37] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . wikidata.org.

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  23. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · JhealdBatch bot · 2026-07-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Marylebone
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Sibling Bridget Swire, John Anthony Swire, Gillian Swire
    Given name Adrian, Christopher
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