Joan Seccombe, Baroness Seccombe facts for kids
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The Baroness Seccombe
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Official portrait, 2023
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| Member of the House of Lords Lord Temporal |
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| Assumed office 14 February 1991 Life Peerage |
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Joan Anna Dalziel Owen
3 May 1930 (age 95) |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Henry Lawrence Seccombe (m. 1950) |
| Children | 2 |
Joan Anna Dalziel Seccombe, Baroness Seccombe (born May 3, 1930) is a British politician. She is a member of the Conservative Party.
About Baroness Seccombe
Baroness Seccombe's birth name was Joan Anna Dalziel Owen. She was born on May 3, 1930. Her parents were Robert John Owen and Olive Barlow. In 1950, she married Henry Lawrence Seccombe. They had two sons together. Henry Lawrence Seccombe passed away on June 29, 2008.
Her Special Titles
Baroness Seccombe has received two important honors. In 1984, she was made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire. This is a special award given by the British monarch for great achievements. In 1991, she became a life peer. This means she was given the title of Baroness Seccombe. As a life peer, she became a member of the House of Lords. The House of Lords is part of the UK Parliament. She chose the title "Baroness Seccombe, of Kineton in the County of Warwickshire".
Her Work in Politics
Baroness Seccombe has been very active in politics. From 1997 to 2001, she held important roles for the Conservative Party. She was an "Opposition Whip." A whip makes sure that members of their party vote in a certain way. She was also the "Opposition Spokesperson" for legal and justice matters. This means she spoke for her party on these topics.
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The Coat of Arms of Baroness Seccombe. A coat of arms is a special design that represents a person or family.
