John Baring, 7th Baron Ashburton facts for kids
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The Lord Ashburton
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| Born | 2 November 1928 |
| Died | 6 October 2020 (aged 91) |
| Education | Eton College Trinity College, Oxford |
| Spouse(s) |
Susan Mary Renwick
(m. 1955; div. 1984)Sarah Cornelia Spencer-Churchill
(m. 1987) |
| Member of the House of Lords Lord Temporal |
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| In office 12 June 1991 – 12 June 1991 |
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| Preceded by | Alexander Baring |
| Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
| 9th Chairman of British Petroleum | |
| In office 1992–1995 |
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| Preceded by | Sir Robert Horton |
| Succeeded by | David Simon |
John Francis Harcourt Baring, 7th Baron Ashburton (born November 2, 1928 – died October 6, 2020) was a very important British banker. He was known as Lord Ashburton. He led a big oil company called BP from 1992 to 1995. He also worked for other large companies like Jaguar Cars and Dunlop Rubber.
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About His Family
John Baring was the oldest son of Alexander Baring, 6th Baron Ashburton. His mother was Doris Harcourt.
His grandmother, Mary Ethel Burns, was related to a famous American banker named J. P. Morgan. This means his family had strong connections in both British and American banking.
Marriages and Children
First Marriage
On November 25, 1955, John Baring married Susan Mary Renwick. She was the daughter of Robert Renwick, who was also a Baron.
John and Susan had four children together:
- Lucinda Mary Louise "Lucy" Baring (born 1956). She married Michael John Wilmot Malet Vaughan. They have three children: Emma, Sophie, and Edward.
- Mark Francis Robert Baring, 8th Baron Ashburton (born 1958). He married Miranda Caroline Wright. They have four children: Aurea, Frederick, Patrick, and Flora. Mark became the next Baron Ashburton.
- Rose Theresa Baring (born 1961). She married Barnaby Rogerson. They have two daughters: Molly and Hannah.
- Alexander Nicholas John "Zam" Baring (born 1964). He married Lucy Caroline Fraser. They have four children: Olive, William, Anna, and Alfred.
John Baring and Susan divorced in 1984.
Second Marriage
In 1987, John Baring married Sarah Cornelia Spencer-Churchill. Her grandfather was Jack Spencer-Churchill, who was the brother of Winston Churchill. Winston Churchill was a very famous Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during World War II.
Sarah had three children from a previous marriage: Peregrine Crewe, Emma Crewe, and Bel Crewe. John Baring did not have any more children with Sarah.
His Career
John Baring went to two famous schools: Eton College and Trinity College, Oxford.
He worked on the boards of many important companies. Being on a board means he helped make big decisions for the company.
Here are some of the companies he worked with:
- He was a director at Trafford Park Estates from 1964 to 1977.
- He worked for Royal Insurance from 1964 to 1982.
- He was the Chairman of the Board for Barings Bank from 1974 to 1989. This bank was started by his ancestor, Sir Francis Baring, way back in 1762.
- He was a director at BP from 1982 to 1992.
- He was also a director at the Bank of England from 1983 to 1991. The Bank of England is the central bank of the United Kingdom.
- He became the Chairman of the Board for BP from 1992 to 1995. This was a very important leadership role.
His Death
Lord Ashburton passed away at his home on October 6, 2020. He was 91 years old. His son, Mark, became the next Baron Ashburton.
Special Awards
John Baring received several special awards for his work and service. These awards are called "honours."
- In 1980, he was made a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO).
- In 1983, he was knighted, which means he was given the title "Sir."
- In 1990, he was promoted to Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (KCVO).
- In 1991, he became the Baron Ashburton.
- In 1994, he was made a Knight of the Garter. This is a very old and important award in the United Kingdom. It is quite rare for both a father and son to receive this honour.
Family Coat of Arms
Families like the Barons Ashburton have a special design called a "coat of arms." It's like a unique symbol for their family.
The motto on his coat of arms is "VIRTUS IN ARDUIS." This is a Latin phrase that means Fortitude under difficulties, or being brave and strong when things are tough.
