George Howard, Baron Howard of Henderskelfe
The Lord Howard of Henderskelfe | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 May 1920 Belgravia, London, England |
| Died | 27 November 1984 (aged 64) |
| Spouse |
Cecilia FitzRoy (m. 1949) |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent |
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| Relatives | Christian Howard (sister) George Howard (grandfather) Paul Methuen (grandfather) |
| Military career | |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | Green Howards |
| Wars | World War II |
Major George Anthony Geoffrey Howard, Baron Howard of Henderskelfe, JP (22 May 1920 – 27 November 1984) was a British landowner, soldier, and peer from the aristocratic Howard family. He inherited Castle Howard, in Henderskelfe, Yorkshire, which he successfully preserved. Though much of his career was spent devoted to regional affairs, he served as Chairman of the BBC from 1980 to 1983.