John Phillips Rhodes
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Sir John Phillips Rhodes, 2nd Baronet, DSO
(19 July 1884 – 14 November 1955) was the son of Sir George Rhodes, a Justice of the Peace
for Cheshire
. He was Chairman of Thomas Rhodes, cotton spinners and manufacturers and represented Stalybridge and Hyde in the House of Commons
as a Conservative
from 1922 to 1923. He succeeded to his father's baronetcy
in 1924. His son was Sir Christopher George Rhodes, 3rd Baronet
, a film and television actor.
Distinguished Service Order
The Distinguished Service Order is a military decoration of the United Kingdom, and formerly of other parts of the British Commonwealth and Empire, awarded for meritorious or distinguished service by officers of the armed forces during wartime, typically in actual combat.Instituted on 6 September...
(19 July 1884 – 14 November 1955) was the son of Sir George Rhodes, a Justice of the Peace
Justice of the Peace
A justice of the peace is a puisne judicial officer elected or appointed by means of a commission to keep the peace. Depending on the jurisdiction, they might dispense summary justice or merely deal with local administrative applications in common law jurisdictions...
for Cheshire
Cheshire
Cheshire is a ceremonial county in North West England. Cheshire's county town is the city of Chester, although its largest town is Warrington. Other major towns include Widnes, Congleton, Crewe, Ellesmere Port, Runcorn, Macclesfield, Winsford, Northwich, and Wilmslow...
. He was Chairman of Thomas Rhodes, cotton spinners and manufacturers and represented Stalybridge and Hyde in the House of Commons
British House of Commons
The House of Commons is the lower house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, which also comprises the Sovereign and the House of Lords . Both Commons and Lords meet in the Palace of Westminster. The Commons is a democratically elected body, consisting of 650 members , who are known as Members...
as a Conservative
Conservative Party (UK)
The Conservative Party, formally the Conservative and Unionist Party, is a centre-right political party in the United Kingdom that adheres to the philosophies of conservatism and British unionism. It is the largest political party in the UK, and is currently the largest single party in the House...
from 1922 to 1923. He succeeded to his father's baronetcy
Rhodes Baronets
The Rhodes Baronetcy, of Hollingworth in the County Palatine of Chester, is a title in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 29 May 1919 for George Rhodes. He was a Justice of the Peace for Cheshire...
in 1924. His son was Sir Christopher George Rhodes, 3rd Baronet
Christopher Rhodes
Sir Christopher George Rhodes, 3rd Baronet was an English film and television actor.-Early life:Rhodes was the only son of Sir John Rhodes, 2nd Baronet, and was educated at Eton College and Magdalen College, Oxford. During the Second World War he served with the Essex Regiment, reaching the rank...
, a film and television actor.