Alan Lennox-Boyd, 1st Viscount Boyd of Merton

British politician (1904-1983)
Person human Q4707145
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Alan Lennox-Boyd, 1st Viscount Boyd of Merton

Summary

Alan Lennox-Boyd, 1st Viscount Boyd of Merton is a human[1]. His place of birth was Christchurch[2]. He was born on November 18, 1904[3]. He died on March 8, 1983[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and lawyer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (227 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Alan Lennox-Boyd, 1st Viscount Boyd of Merton's place of birth was Christchurch[2].
  • Alan Lennox-Boyd, 1st Viscount Boyd of Merton was born on November 18, 1904[3].
  • Alan Lennox-Boyd, 1st Viscount Boyd of Merton died on March 8, 1983[4].
  • Alan Lennox-Boyd, 1st Viscount Boyd of Merton is buried at Church of St Stephen[8].
  • Alan Lennox-Boyd, 1st Viscount Boyd of Merton's father was Alan Walter Lennox-Boyd[9].
  • Alan Lennox-Boyd, 1st Viscount Boyd of Merton's mother was Florence Annie Begbie[10].
  • Alan Lennox-Boyd, 1st Viscount Boyd of Merton was married to Lady Patricia Florence Susan Guinness[11].
  • A child of Alan Lennox-Boyd, 1st Viscount Boyd of Merton was Mark Lennox-Boyd[12].
  • A child of Alan Lennox-Boyd, 1st Viscount Boyd of Merton was Simon Lennox-Boyd, 2nd Viscount Boyd of Merton[13].
  • A child of Alan Lennox-Boyd, 1st Viscount Boyd of Merton was Christopher Alan Lennox-Boyd[14].
  • Alan Lennox-Boyd, 1st Viscount Boyd of Merton held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • Alan Lennox-Boyd, 1st Viscount Boyd of Merton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • Alan Lennox-Boyd, 1st Viscount Boyd of Merton worked as a politician[5].
  • Alan Lennox-Boyd, 1st Viscount Boyd of Merton's professions included lawyer[6].
  • Alan Lennox-Boyd, 1st Viscount Boyd of Merton held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[17].
  • Alan Lennox-Boyd, 1st Viscount Boyd of Merton held the position of member of the 42nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Alan Lennox-Boyd, 1st Viscount Boyd of Merton held the position of member of the 41st Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • Alan Lennox-Boyd, 1st Viscount Boyd of Merton held the position of member of the 40th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Alan Lennox-Boyd, 1st Viscount Boyd of Merton held the position of member of the 39th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Alan Lennox-Boyd, 1st Viscount Boyd of Merton held the position of member of the 38th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Alan Lennox-Boyd, 1st Viscount Boyd of Merton was educated at Christ Church[23].
  • Alan Lennox-Boyd, 1st Viscount Boyd of Merton's education included a stint at Sherborne School[24].
  • Alan Lennox-Boyd, 1st Viscount Boyd of Merton was a member of Inner Temple[25].
  • Alan Lennox-Boyd, 1st Viscount Boyd of Merton is recorded as male[26].
  • Alan Lennox-Boyd, 1st Viscount Boyd of Merton's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Christchurch[2], Alan Lennox-Boyd, 1st Viscount Boyd of Merton… he was born on November 18, 1904[3]. His father was Alan Walter Lennox-Boyd[9]. His mother was Florence Annie Begbie[10].

Education

Educated at Christ Church[23], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Sherborne School[24], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1550[34], headquartered in Sherborne[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5] and lawyer[6]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[17], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37]; member of the 42nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1959[40]; member of the 41st Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1955[43]; member of the 40th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1951[46]; member of the 39th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1950[49]; and member of the 38th Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 1945[52].

Personal Life

Among Alan Lennox-Boyd, 1st Viscount Boyd of Merton's spouses was Lady Patricia Florence Susan Guinness[11]. Children include Mark Lennox-Boyd[12], a politician[53], 1943–2025[54], of United Kingdom[55]; Simon Lennox-Boyd, 2nd Viscount Boyd of Merton[13], a politician[56], b. 1939[57], of United Kingdom[58]; and Christopher Alan Lennox-Boyd[14], an art collector[59], 1941–2012[60], of United Kingdom[61]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[62].

Death and Burial

Alan Lennox-Boyd, 1st Viscount Boyd of Merton died on March 8, 1983[4]. Burial took place at Church of St Stephen[8].

Why It Matters

Alan Lennox-Boyd, 1st Viscount Boyd of Merton ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (227 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

FAQs

Where was Alan Lennox-Boyd, 1st Viscount Boyd of Merton born?

Alan Lennox-Boyd, 1st Viscount Boyd of Merton's place of birth was Christchurch[2].

Who were Alan Lennox-Boyd, 1st Viscount Boyd of Merton's parents?

Alan Lennox-Boyd, 1st Viscount Boyd of Merton's father was Alan Walter Lennox-Boyd[9]. Alan Lennox-Boyd, 1st Viscount Boyd of Merton's mother was Florence Annie Begbie[10].

Who was Alan Lennox-Boyd, 1st Viscount Boyd of Merton married to?

Alan Lennox-Boyd, 1st Viscount Boyd of Merton's spouses include Lady Patricia Florence Susan Guinness[11].

What did Alan Lennox-Boyd, 1st Viscount Boyd of Merton do for work?

Alan Lennox-Boyd, 1st Viscount Boyd of Merton worked as politician[5] and lawyer[6].

Where did Alan Lennox-Boyd, 1st Viscount Boyd of Merton go to school?

Alan Lennox-Boyd, 1st Viscount Boyd of Merton was educated at Christ Church[23] and Sherborne School[24].

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  2. [63] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [64] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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