Willink Baronets
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The Willink Baronetcy, of Dingle Bank in the City of Liverpool, is a title in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 20 July 1957 for the Conservative
politician and public servant Henry Willink. He served as Minister of Health
from 1943 to 1945. As of 2010 the title is held by his grandson, the third Baronet, who succeeded in 2009.
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...
politician and public servant Henry Willink. He served as Minister of Health
Secretary of State for Health
Secretary of State for Health is a UK cabinet position responsible for the Department of Health.The first Boards of Health were created by Orders in Council dated 21 June, 14 November, and 21 November 1831. In 1848 a General Board of Health was created with the First Commissioner of Woods and...
from 1943 to 1945. As of 2010 the title is held by his grandson, the third Baronet, who succeeded in 2009.
Willink Baronets, of Dingle Bank (1957)
- Sir Henry Urmston Willink, 1st Baronet (1894-1973)
- Sir Charles William Willink, 2nd Baronet (1929-2009)
- Sir Edward Daniel Willink, 3rd Baronet (b. 1957)