David Antony Fromanteel Lytton-Cobbold, 2nd Baron Cobbold
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David Antony Fromanteel Lytton-Cobbold, 2nd Baron Cobbold, DL
(born 14 July 1937) 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
and replaced Myrtle Robertson, 11th Baroness Wharton
on 15 October 2000.
and Cambridge University.
David Cobbold was an executive in the International Banking Department of Bank of London and South America (BOLSA) in the late 1960s, under Edward Clifton-Brown. BOLSA was one of the first banks in the Eurodollar market, developed by Sir George Bolton, Chairman of BOLSA. He was increasingly drawn into the management of Knebworth House, for public events, so he left banking and dedicated himself to the house and estate.
, is the Hon. Henry Fromanteel Lytton-Cobbold
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He was born David Antony Fromanteel Cobbold, but changed his name by deed poll on 4 December 1960.
Deputy Lieutenant
In the United Kingdom, a Deputy Lieutenant is one of several deputies to the Lord Lieutenant of a lieutenancy area; an English ceremonial county, Welsh preserved county, Scottish lieutenancy area, or Northern Irish county borough or county....
(born 14 July 1937) 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
House of Lords Act 1999
The House of Lords Act 1999 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that was given Royal Assent on 11 November 1999. The Act reformed the House of Lords, one of the chambers of Parliament. For centuries, the House of Lords had included several hundred members who inherited their seats;...
and replaced Myrtle Robertson, 11th Baroness Wharton
Myrtle Robertson, 11th Baroness Wharton
Myrtle Olive Felix Robertson, 11th Baroness Wharton was born the Honourable Myrtle Arbuthnot, known as Ziki. Daughter of David George Arbuthnot and Elisabeth, née Kemeys-Tynte, 10th Baroness Wharton, she was brought up in South Africa but moved to England in her teens...
on 15 October 2000.
Education and career
In keeping with family tradition, Cobbold was educated at Eton CollegeEton College
Eton College, often referred to simply as Eton, is a British independent school for boys aged 13 to 18. It was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI as "The King's College of Our Lady of Eton besides Wyndsor"....
and Cambridge University.
David Cobbold was an executive in the International Banking Department of Bank of London and South America (BOLSA) in the late 1960s, under Edward Clifton-Brown. BOLSA was one of the first banks in the Eurodollar market, developed by Sir George Bolton, Chairman of BOLSA. He was increasingly drawn into the management of Knebworth House, for public events, so he left banking and dedicated himself to the house and estate.
Personal life
Lytton-Cobbold inherited the title Baron Cobbold on 1 November 1987. He married Christine Elizabeth Stucley, on 7 January 1961, and they had four children. His heir, and current occupier of the family seat Knebworth HouseKnebworth House
Knebworth House is a country house in the civil parish of Knebworth in Hertfordshire, England.-History and description:The home of the Lytton family since 1490, when Thomas Bourchier sold the reversion of the manor to Sir Robert Lytton, Knebworth House was originally a genuine red-brick Late Gothic...
, is the Hon. Henry Fromanteel Lytton-Cobbold
Henry Lytton-Cobbold
Henry Fromanteel Lytton-Cobbold is the current occupier of Knebworth House in Hertfordshire, England.He is the son of David Antony Fromanteel Lytton-Cobbold, 2nd Baron Cobbold, and is heir to the Barony of Cobbold. He is married to Martha Boone, with two children, Morwenna Gray and Edward...
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He was born David Antony Fromanteel Cobbold, but changed his name by deed poll on 4 December 1960.