Michael Birkett, 2nd Baron Birkett
Michael Birkett, 2nd Baron Birkett (born 22 October 1929), is the son of William Norman Birkett, 1st Baron Birkett and Ruth Nilsson.
[edit] Biography
Birkett was educated in Stowe School, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, and at Cambridge University. On 13 October 1960, Birkett married Junia Elliott: she died in 1973.[1] In 1978, he married Gloria Taylor, daughter of Thomas Taylor, and they had a child, Hon. Thomas Birkett (born 25 July 1982), who is the heir apparent to the barony. Gloria Taylor died in February 2001.[1]
Birkett succeeded to the title of 2nd Baron Birkett in the Peerage of the United Kingdom (created 1958), on 10 February 1962. He was admitted to the Worshipful Company of Curriers, as Master between 1975 and 1976.[citation needed] Birkett was also a film producer and assistant director.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Debrett's peerage & baronetage 2008. Debrett's Limited. 2008. ISBN 1870520807.
- "Michael Birkett, 2nd Baron Birkett". thePeerage.com. http://www.thepeerage.com/p14283.htm#i142829. Retrieved 2008-07-08.
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| Preceded by Norman Birkett |
Baron Birkett 1962–Present |
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