Coates Baronets
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The Coates Baronetcy, of Haypark in the City of Belfast, is a title in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom (see also Milnes Coates Baronets
, which is a separate Baronetcy in England and Coats Baronets
, which is a separate Baronetcy in Scotland). It was created on 15 July 1921 for William Coates
. He was a senior partner of William F. Coates & Co, stockbrokers, of Belfast
, Lord Mayor of Belfast
in 1920, 1921, 1922, 1929 and 1930 and a Member of the Senate of Northern Ireland
. He was succeeded by his son, the second Baronet. He was a Brigadier
in the Royal Tank Regiment
. As of 2007 the title is held by his son, the third Baronet, who succeeded in 1994.
Milnes Coates Baronets
The Coates, later Milnes Coates Baronetcy, of Helperby Hall in Helperby in the North Riding of the County of York, is a title in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 29 June 1911 for Edward Coates. He was a member of Coates, Son & Co, stockbrokers, and represented Lewisham in the...
, which is a separate Baronetcy in England and Coats Baronets
Coats Baronets
The Coats Baronetcy, of Auchendrane in Maybole in the County of Ayr, is a title in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 7 December 1905 for James Coats, Director of J. and P. Coats Ltd, sewing cotton manufacturers...
, which is a separate Baronetcy in Scotland). It was created on 15 July 1921 for William Coates
Sir William Coates, 1st Baronet
Sir William Frederick Coates, 1st Baronet was an Irish stockbroker and politician in Belfast.Coates was born in Belfast and studied at the Royal Belfast Academical Institution. He initially entered the linen trade, but became a stockbroker in 1887, building up an extensive business. In 1902 he...
. He was a senior partner of William F. Coates & Co, stockbrokers, of Belfast
Belfast
Belfast is the capital of and largest city in Northern Ireland. By population, it is the 14th biggest city in the United Kingdom and second biggest on the island of Ireland . It is the seat of the devolved government and legislative Northern Ireland Assembly...
, Lord Mayor of Belfast
Lord Mayor of Belfast
The Lord Mayor of Belfast is the leader and chairman of Belfast City Council, elected annually from and by the City's 51 councillors.The Lord Mayor is Niall Ó Donnghaile of Sinn Féin, while the Deputy Lord Mayor is Ruth Patterson of the Democratic Unionist Party, who were elected in May 2011.The...
in 1920, 1921, 1922, 1929 and 1930 and a Member of the Senate of Northern Ireland
Senate of Northern Ireland
The Senate of Northern Ireland was the upper house of the Parliament of Northern Ireland created by the Government of Ireland Act 1920. It was abolished with the passing of the Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973.-Powers:...
. He was succeeded by his son, the second Baronet. He was a Brigadier
Brigadier
Brigadier is a senior military rank, the meaning of which is somewhat different in different military services. The brigadier rank is generally superior to the rank of colonel, and subordinate to major general....
in the Royal Tank Regiment
Royal Tank Regiment
The Royal Tank Regiment is an armoured regiment of the British Army. It was formerly known as the Tank Corps and the Royal Tank Corps. It is part of the Royal Armoured Corps and is made up of two operational regiments, the 1st Royal Tank Regiment and the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment...
. As of 2007 the title is held by his son, the third Baronet, who succeeded in 1994.
Coates Baronets, of Haypark (1921)
- Sir William Frederick Coates, 1st BaronetSir William Coates, 1st BaronetSir William Frederick Coates, 1st Baronet was an Irish stockbroker and politician in Belfast.Coates was born in Belfast and studied at the Royal Belfast Academical Institution. He initially entered the linen trade, but became a stockbroker in 1887, building up an extensive business. In 1902 he...
(1866-1932) - Sir Frederick Gregory Lindsay Coates, 2nd Baronet (1916-1994)
- Sir David Charlton Frederick Coates, 3rd Baronet (b. 1948) - educated at MillfieldMillfieldMillfield is an independent school in Street in Somerset, in south-west England.The school currently has a roll of 1,260 pupils, of whom 910 are boarders...
and currently lives in DorsetDorsetDorset , is a county in South West England on the English Channel coast. The county town is Dorchester which is situated in the south. The Hampshire towns of Bournemouth and Christchurch joined the county with the reorganisation of local government in 1974...
.