Timothy Bevan
Timothy Bevan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Timothy Hugh Bevan 24 May 1927 |
| Died | 11 February 2016 (aged 88) |
| Education | Eton College |
| Known for | Chairman of Barclays Bank from 1981 to 1987 |
| Children | 4 |
| Relatives | Silvanus Bevan David Barclay of Cheapside |
Sir Timothy Hugh Bevan (24 May 1927 – 11 February 2016) was a British heir, lawyer and banker. He served as the Chairman of Barclays Bank from 1981 to 1987.
Early life
Timothy Hugh Bevan was born in May 1927.[1][2] He is a direct descendant of both Silvanus Bevan (1743–1830) and of David Barclay (1682–1769), two of the original senior partners in Barclay, Bevan, Tritton and Co.[1]
Bevan was educated at Eton College.[1] He served in the Welsh Guards, a regiment of the British Army, from 1945 to 1947.[1] He studied the Law and was called to the bar in 1950.[1]
Career
Bevan started his career at the family business, Barclays Bank, in 1950.[1] He worked in its offices in London, Manchester, Preston, and Luton, followed by its offices in France and Cyprus until 1955, when he joined the offices in Leeds, Nottingham, and Lombard Street, London.[1]
He served on the Board of Directors of Barclays Bank from 1966 to 1993.[1] From 1968 to 1974, he served as its Vice Chairman.[1] He served as its Chairman from 1981 to 1987.[1] He was succeeded by Sir John Quinton.[3]
He served as the Chairman of the Committee of London Clearing Bankers and the Vice President of the Council of the Institute of Bankers.[1] He also served as a member of the National Economic Development Council.[1]
Bevan was knighted on 14 February 1984.[4]
He died on 11 February 2016 after a long illness.,[5] and was survived by a widow and four children.
Philanthropy
Bevan served on the Board of Trustees of the Conservators of Ashdown Forest in East Sussex.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "Sir Timothy Bevan (Chairman 1981-1987)". Barclays. Retrieved 4 August 2015.
- ^ "Seahorse Yachts Limited". Companies House. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
- ^ "Obituary: Sir John Quinton". Daily Telegraph. 1 May 2012. Retrieved 4 August 2015.
- ^ "No. 49696". The London Gazette (Supplement). 2 April 1984. p. 4829.
- ^ "BEVAN - Deaths Announcements - Telegraph Announcements". announcements.telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 9 September 2016.