Nicholas Lyell, Baron Lyell of Markyate

English politician (1938–2010)
Person human Q334638
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Nicholas Lyell, Baron Lyell of Markyate

Summary

Nicholas Lyell, Baron Lyell of Markyate is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on +1938-12-06T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Berkhamsted[4]. He died on +2010-08-30T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and barrister[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Nicholas Lyell, Baron Lyell of Markyate was born in London[2].
  • Nicholas Lyell, Baron Lyell of Markyate passed away in Berkhamsted[4].
  • Nicholas Lyell, Baron Lyell of Markyate was born on +1938-12-06T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Nicholas Lyell, Baron Lyell of Markyate died on +2010-08-30T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Nicholas Lyell, Baron Lyell of Markyate's father was Maurice Lyell[9].
  • Nicholas Lyell, Baron Lyell of Markyate's mother was Veronica Mary Luard[10].
  • Among Nicholas Lyell, Baron Lyell of Markyate's spouses was Susanna Mary Fletcher[11].
  • A child of Nicholas Lyell, Baron Lyell of Markyate was Veronica R. Lyell[12].
  • A child of Nicholas Lyell, Baron Lyell of Markyate was Oliver M. W. Lyell[13].
  • A child of Nicholas Lyell, Baron Lyell of Markyate was Mary-Kate Lyell[14].
  • A child of Nicholas Lyell, Baron Lyell of Markyate was Alexander Lyell[15].
  • Nicholas Lyell, Baron Lyell of Markyate held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Nicholas Lyell, Baron Lyell of Markyate worked as a politician[6].
  • Nicholas Lyell, Baron Lyell of Markyate worked as a barrister[7].
  • Nicholas Lyell, Baron Lyell of Markyate held the position of Solicitor General for England and Wales[17].
  • Nicholas Lyell, Baron Lyell of Markyate held the position of Shadow Attorney General for England and Wales[18].
  • Nicholas Lyell, Baron Lyell of Markyate held the position of Attorney General for England and Wales[19].
  • Nicholas Lyell, Baron Lyell of Markyate held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Nicholas Lyell, Baron Lyell of Markyate held the position of member of the 52nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Nicholas Lyell, Baron Lyell of Markyate held the position of member of the 51st Parliament of the United Kingdom[22].
  • Nicholas Lyell, Baron Lyell of Markyate's education included a stint at Christ Church[23].
  • Nicholas Lyell, Baron Lyell of Markyate was educated at Stowe School[24].
  • Nicholas Lyell, Baron Lyell of Markyate's education included a stint at Wellesley House School[25].
  • Nicholas Lyell, Baron Lyell of Markyate is recorded as male[26].
  • Nicholas Lyell, Baron Lyell of Markyate's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Nicholas Lyell, Baron Lyell of Markyate was born in London[2]. He was born on +1938-12-06T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Maurice Lyell[9]. His mother was Veronica Mary Luard[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]; Stowe School[24], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1923[34], headquartered in Stowe[35]; and Wellesley House School[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and barrister[7]. Positions held include Solicitor General for England and Wales[17], a position[36], in United Kingdom[37]; Shadow Attorney General for England and Wales[18], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1975[40]; Attorney General for England and Wales[19], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1277[43]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[20], a position[44], in United Kingdom[45]; member of the 52nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1997[48]; and member of the 51st Parliament of the United Kingdom[22], a position[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1992[51].

Personal Life

Among Nicholas Lyell, Baron Lyell of Markyate's spouses was Susanna Mary Fletcher[11]. Children include Veronica R. Lyell[12], b. 1970[52]; Oliver M. W. Lyell[13]; Mary-Kate Lyell[14]; and Alexander Lyell[15], b. 1981[53], of United Kingdom[54]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party[55].

Death and Burial

Nicholas Lyell, Baron Lyell of Markyate died on +2010-08-30T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Berkhamsted[4]. The cause of death was cancer[56].

Why It Matters

Nicholas Lyell, Baron Lyell of Markyate ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Nicholas Lyell, Baron Lyell of Markyate born?

Born in London[2], Nicholas Lyell, Baron Lyell of Markyate…

Where did Nicholas Lyell, Baron Lyell of Markyate die?

Nicholas Lyell, Baron Lyell of Markyate died in Berkhamsted[4].

Who were Nicholas Lyell, Baron Lyell of Markyate's parents?

Nicholas Lyell, Baron Lyell of Markyate's father was Maurice Lyell[9]. Nicholas Lyell, Baron Lyell of Markyate's mother was Veronica Mary Luard[10].

Who was Nicholas Lyell, Baron Lyell of Markyate married to?

Nicholas Lyell, Baron Lyell of Markyate's spouses include Susanna Mary Fletcher[11].

What did Nicholas Lyell, Baron Lyell of Markyate do for work?

Nicholas Lyell, Baron Lyell of Markyate worked as politician[6] and barrister[7].

Where did Nicholas Lyell, Baron Lyell of Markyate go to school?

Nicholas Lyell, Baron Lyell of Markyate was educated at Christ Church[23], Stowe School[24], and Wellesley House School[25].

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Class ancestry

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

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  1. 9w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at Christ Church, Stowe School, Wellesley House School
    Place of death Berkhamsted
    Mother Veronica Mary Luard
    Cause of death cancer
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