Henry Dewar, 3rd Baron Forteviot facts for kids
Henry Evelyn Alexander Dewar, 3rd Baron Forteviot (born February 23, 1906 – died March 25, 1993) was a Scottish businessman. He was known as the 3rd Baron Forteviot, which is a special noble title. He also received an award called the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 1943 for his good work.
Henry Dewar was the son of John Dewar, who was the 1st Baron Forteviot. Henry became the 3rd Baron Forteviot in 1947 after his half-brother, John, passed away without children.
His daughter, Caroline, married James Carnegie, who was the 3rd Duke of Fife. James was also the great-grandson of King Edward VII. Henry Dewar is buried with his wife in a family burial spot in Aberdalgie, near Perth, Scotland.
Learning and Working Life
Henry Dewar went to a famous school called Eton College in England. Later, in 1929, he graduated from St. John's College at the University of Oxford with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
He had a very important role as the chairman of John Dewar & Sons from 1954 to 1976. This company is well-known for making whisky.
Family Life
Henry Dewar married Cynthia Monica Starkie on April 25, 1933. Cynthia passed away in 1986.
They had four children together:
- Caroline Cecily Dewar (born February 12, 1934). She married James Carnegie, the 3rd Duke of Fife, in 1956. They later divorced. Caroline then married General Sir Richard Worsley in 1980.
- Penelope Dewar (born April 29, 1936). She married Norman Butler in 1959 and they later divorced. They had three children: Paul, Tracey, and Sean.
- John Dewar, 4th Baron Forteviot (born April 5, 1938). He married Lady Elisabeth Waldegrave in 1963. They have four children.
- Simon Dewar (born February 11, 1941). He married Helen Bassett in 1971 and they later divorced. He then married Jennifer Hedge in 1979. They have three daughters.
