John Dawson Eccles, 2nd Viscount Eccles, CBE

John Dawson Eccles, 2nd Viscount Eccles

M, #80621, b. 20 April 1931

Last Edited=8 Jan 2010

    John Dawson Eccles, 2nd Viscount Eccles was born on 20 April 1931.

He is the son of David McAdam Eccles, 1st Viscount Eccles and Hon. Sybil Frances Dawson.
He married Diana Catherine Sturge, Baroness Eccles of Moulton, daughter of Raymond Wilson Sturge and Margaret Sylvia (?), on 29 January 1955.2
John Dawson Eccles, 2nd Viscount Eccles was educated at Winchester College, Winchester, Hampshire, England.2 He graduated from Magdalen College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.).2 He gained the rank of Captain in the service of the Territorial Army.2 He was managing director of Head Wrightson between 1955 and 1977.2 He was a director of Nuclear Power Group Ltd between 1968 and 1974.3 He was a director of Glynwed International plc between 1972 and 1996.2 He was a director of Investors in Industry plc between 1974 and 1988.2 He was member of the Monopolies & Mergers Commission between 1976 and 1985.2 He was a director of Davy Int plc between 1977 and 1981.2 He was chairman of Chamberlin & Hill plc in 1982.2 He was invested as a Commander, Order of the British Empire (C.B.E.) in 1985.2
He was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) by Silsoe College, Cranfield Institute of Technology, Silsoe, Bedfordshire, England, in 1989.2 He was chairman of Courtaulds Textiles plc between 1995 and 2000.3

He succeeded to the title of 2nd Viscount Eccles, of Chute, co. Wilts [U.K., 1964] on 24 February 1999.

2 He succeeded to the title of 2nd Baron Eccles, of Chute, co. Wilts [U.K., 1962] on 24 February 1999.

2 He lived in 2003 at Moulton Hall, Moulton, Richmond, Yorkshire, England.2

Children of John Dawson Eccles, 2nd Viscount Eccles and Diana Catherine Sturge, Baroness Eccles of Moulton

1.Hon. Alice Belinda Eccles+1 b. 15 Jan 1958

2.Hon. William David Eccles+1 b. 9 Jun 1960

3.Hon. Catherine Sara Eccles+1 b. 3 Mar 1963

4.Hon. Emily Frances Eccles+1 b. 1970

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John Eccles, 2nd Viscount Eccles

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The Right Honourable

The Viscount Eccles 

CBE

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Born 20 April 1931 (1931-04-20) (age 79)

Nationality British

Political party Conservative

Spouse(s) Diana Eccles, Viscountess Eccles

Children The Hon. Alice Eccles

The Hon. William Eccles

The Hon. Catherine Eccles

The Hon. Emily Eccles

Alma mater Magdalen College, Oxford

Occupation Peer and Businessman

Religion Church of England

John Dawson Eccles, 2nd Viscount Eccles CBE (20 April 1931–) is a British peer and businessman. He is one of the ninety hereditary peers elected to remain in the House of Lords after the passing of the House of Lords Act 1999.

The son of the 1st Viscount Eccles and Sybil Dawson, he was educated at Winchester College and Magdalen College, Oxford, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy, politics and economics in 1954. He served in the 1st Battalion (60th Rifles), King's Royal Rifle Corps, reaching the rank of 2nd Lieutenant.

In 1985, he was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire and in 1999, he succeeded to his father's titles. Lord Eccles entered the House of Lords upon his succession in 1999; however, due to the House of Lords Act that came in the same year, he was soon forced to leave the House. He was later elected as one of the 92 remaining hereditary peers in a by-election forced by the death of the 4th Baron Aberdare, and returned to the House in 2005.

Contents [hide]

1 Personal life

2 Directorships and similar

3 Styles & Honours

4 References

[edit] Personal life

Since 29 January 1955, he has been married to Diana Catherine Sturge. The couple married in Bletchingly, Surrey, UK, and they have four children:

The Hon. Alice Belinda Eccles (15 January 1958–)

The Hon. William David Eccles (9 June 1960–); heir apparent to the Viscountcy

The Hon. Catherine Sara Eccles (3 March 1963–)

The Hon. Emily Frances Eccles (17 November 1970–)[1]

Viscountess Eccles was created a life peer in her own right in 1990 as Baroness Eccles of Moulton, and so also sits in the House of Lords. They are one of the few couples to both hold titles in their own right.

[edit] Directorships and similar

The Nuclear Power Group: director from 1968 to 1974

Head Wrightson & Co Ltd: managing director from 1968 to 1977, chairman from 1976 to 1977

Glynwed International plc: director from 1972 to 1996

Investors in Industry plc: director from 1974 to 1988

Monopolies and Mergers Commission: member from 1976 to 1986, deputy chairman from 1981 to 1985

Davy International Ltd: director from 1977 to 1981

Chamberlin & Hill plc: chairman from 1982 to 2004

Industrial Development Advisory Board: member from 1989 to 1993

Acker Deboeck corporate psychologists: chairman from 1994 to 2004

Commonwealth Development Corporation: member from 1982 to 1985, general manager and chief executive from 1985 to 1994.

Courtaulds Textiles plc: director from 1992 to 2000, chairman from 1995 to 2000

Bowes Museum Trust: chairman from 2000

[edit] Styles & Honours

Mr John Eccles (1931–1962)

The Hon. John Eccles (1962–1985)

The Hon. John Eccles CBE (1985–1999)

The Rt. Hon. The Viscount Eccles CBE (1999-)

[edit] References

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Eccles,_2nd_Viscount_Eccles

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Hon John Dawson ECCLES, 2nd Viscount Eccles Of Chute Cbe

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Individual Information

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         Birth: 20 Apr 1931 - London England

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Parents

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        Father: David McAdam ECCLES, 1st Viscount Eccles Of Chute Ch Kcvo Pc (1904-1999)

Mother: Hon. Sybil Frances DAWSON ( -1977)
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Spouses and Children

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1. *Diana Catherine STURGE, Baroness Eccles Of Moulton (04 Oct 1933 - )

      Marriage: 29 Jan 1955 - Bletchingley Surrey England

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Children:
1. Hon. Alice Belinda ECCLES (1958- )
2. Hon. William David ECCLES (1960- )
3. Hon. Catherine Sara ECCLES (1963- )
4. Hon. Emily Frances ECCLES (1970- )