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The Lowson Baronetcy, of Westlaws in the County of Perth, is a title in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom

History

The baronetcy was created on 27 June 1951 for the Old Wykehamist Denys Lowson, the youngest ever Lord Mayor of London elected, serving the Corporation's year 1950-1951.[1]

As of 2012 the title is held by his son, Sir Ian Lowson Bt OStJ, the second Baronet, who succeeded in 1975. He is Chairman of the Standing Council of the Baronetage.[2] Lady Lowson is a Patroness of the Royal Caledonian Ball. [3]

Lowson baronets, of Westlaws (1951)

  • Sir Denys Colquhoun Flowerdew Lowson, 1st Baronet (1906–1975)
    • Sir Ian Patrick Lowson, 2nd Baronet (born 1944), son of the above

Notes

  1. ^ Sabben-Clare, James. Winchester College. Paul Cave Publications, 1981. p. 188
  2. ^ "Standing Council of the Baronetage".
  3. ^ "Patronesses". Royal Caledonian Ball.

References

  • Kidd, Charles, Williamson, David (editors). Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage (1990 edition). New York: St Martin's Press, 1990, [page needed]