Bertram Wodehouse Currie facts for kids
Bertram Wodehouse Currie (born 1827, died 1896) was an important British banker. He also held a special public role called the High Sheriff of the County of London from 1892 to 1893.
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Bertram Currie's Early Life
Bertram Currie was born in London on November 25, 1827. His father, Raikes Currie, was also a banker and a politician. His mother was Laura Sophia Wodehouse.
He went to Eton College for his schooling from 1840 to 1845. After that, he studied foreign languages in Weimar, Germany. Bertram had a younger brother named Philip Currie, 1st Baron Currie. Philip became a diplomat, working as an Ambassador in different countries.
His Career as a Banker
After studying in Germany, Bertram Currie returned to London. He joined his father's banking business. This bank was located at 29 Cornhill in the City of London.
In 1864, his family's bank became part of a bigger company. It was then known as Glyn, Mills, Currie. Bertram eventually became the main leader of this bank.
He also served on the Council of India from 1880 to 1895. In this role, he helped manage financial matters for India.
Family Life and Home
On October 31, 1860, Bertram Currie married Caroline Louisa Young. She was the daughter of Sir William Lawrence Young. Sir William was a politician.
Bertram and Caroline had two sons together. They lived in a large house called Minley Manor in Hampshire. Bertram inherited this house from his father. They also had a home near Kingston, London, called Coombe Warren. This house was mentioned in a famous book series, The Forsyte Saga.
Their son, Laurence Currie, also became involved in public life. He married Edith Sibyl Mary Finch.
Later Life and Passing
Bertram Currie became a Roman Catholic in October 1896. His wife had converted to Catholicism earlier, in 1862. He passed away on December 29, 1896, in London. His wife, Caroline, survived him.
