Arthur Chichester, 4th Baron Templemore facts for kids
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The Lord Templemore
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Arms of the Baron Templemore
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| Conservative Chief Whip in the House of Lords | |
| In office 1940–1945 |
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| Preceded by | The Earl of Lucan |
| Succeeded by | The Earl Fortescue |
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| Born |
Arthur Claud Spencer Chichester
12 September 1880 Westminster, London, England |
| Died | 2 October 1953 (aged 73) County Wicklow, Ireland |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Education | Harrow School |
| Alma mater | Royal Military College, Sandhurst |
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| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Branch/service |  British Army |
| Years of service | 1907–1918 1939–1944 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | Royal Fusiliers Irish Guards |
| Battles/wars | Second Boer War World War I |
| Awards | Queen's South Africa Medal Tibet Medal Royal Victorian Order Distinguished Service Order Order of the British Empire |
Arthur Claud Spencer Chichester, 4th Baron Templemore (born September 12, 1880 – died October 2, 1953) was an important British soldier and politician. He came from both British and Irish family backgrounds.
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Life Story of Lord Templemore
Early Life and Military Training
Arthur was the oldest son of the 3rd Baron Templemore and his wife, Evelyn. He went to Harrow School, a famous school in England. After that, he trained to be a soldier at the Royal Military College, Sandhurst. He joined the Royal Fusiliers as a second lieutenant in 1900.
Military Service and Wars
Arthur Chichester fought in the Second Boer War in South Africa. He became a lieutenant in 1901. After the war, he served in places like Mauritius, India, and during a British trip to Tibet.
During World War I, he was a captain. He showed great bravery in France and Italy. He became a major with the Irish Guards. He also won important awards like the Distinguished Service Order (DSO) in 1918 and the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1919.
Political Career
In 1924, Arthur became the 4th Baron Templemore after his father passed away. Three years later, he started working in politics. He became a special assistant to the Earl of Onslow, who was a government minister.
Lord Templemore served as a Lord in Waiting for King George V for a few years. This role meant he helped the King with official duties. From 1934 to 1945, he was the Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard. This is a special group that protects the monarch.
He also worked as the Conservative Chief Whip in the House of Lords from 1940 to 1945. A Chief Whip makes sure that members of their political party vote the way the party wants. He was given another special award, the Royal Victorian Order (KCVO), in 1938.
Family Life
In 1911, Lord Templemore married Clare Meriel Wingfield in London. They had three sons:
- Major Hon. Arthur Patrick Spencer Chichester (born 1914 – died 1942), who sadly died fighting in World War II in North Africa.
- Major Hon. Dermot Chichester (born 1916 – died 2007)
- Lord Desmond Clive Chichester (born 1920 – died 2000), who also won a Military Cross for bravery.
The 4th Baron Templemore passed away in 1953 in County Wicklow, Ireland. His second son, Dermot, became the next Baron. Later, in 1975, Dermot also inherited the title of Marquess of Donegall from a distant family member.
