Anthony Jolliffe facts for kids

Sir Anthony Stuart Jolliffe was born on 12 August 1938. He is known for being the Lord Mayor of London from 1982 to 1983. This is a very important leadership role in the historic City of London.

Who is Sir Anthony Jolliffe?

Sir Anthony Stuart Jolliffe has had a long career serving in important public roles. He was born in 1938 and has been recognized with several special honors for his work.

Leading the City of London

From 1982 to 1983, Sir Anthony served as the Lord Mayor of London. The Lord Mayor is a special leader for the "Square Mile," which is the very old and important financial heart of London. This role involves representing the City, promoting its businesses, and taking part in many traditional ceremonies. It's a bit like being the chief ambassador for that part of the city.

Serving Dorset County

On 5 April 2006, Sir Anthony was chosen to be a Deputy Lieutenant for the County of Dorset. A Deputy Lieutenant is a special helper to the King's representative (called the Lord-Lieutenant) in a county. They help with local events, support community groups, and represent the King or Queen at various functions. When he became a Deputy Lieutenant, he was allowed to use the letters "DL" after his name for the rest of his life. In 2013, when he turned 75, he moved to a retired list for this role.

Special Honors and Awards

Sir Anthony has received two very high honors:

• In October 1982, he was knighted as a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire (GBE). This is one of the highest awards given by the British monarch for outstanding achievements or service to the country. Being knighted means he can use "Sir" before his name.
• Also in October 1982, he was made a Knight of Justice of the Order of St John (K.StJ). This is an international order that focuses on charity work, especially in health and first aid.