Leith Baronets
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There have been three Baronetcies created for persons with the surname Leith, one in the Baronetage of Great Britain and two in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom.
The Leith Baronetcy, of Newcastle on Tyne, was created on 12 September 1919 for Alexander Leith
. The title became extinct on his death on 9 November 1956.
The Leith Baronetcy, of Newcastle on Tyne, was created on 12 September 1919 for Alexander Leith
Sir Alexander Leith, 1st Baronet
Sir Alexander Leith, 1st Baronet MC was a British benefactor.Leith was the son of Walter Leith, of Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, and Walmer Court, Kent and was educated at Harrow and Brasenose College, Oxford. He served in World War I and was awarded the Military Cross...
. The title became extinct on his death on 9 November 1956.