Malcolm McCorquodale, 1st Baron McCorquodale of Newton facts for kids
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The Lord McCorquodale of Newton
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| Member of Parliament for Epsom |
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| In office 5 December 1947 – 6 May 1955 |
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| Preceded by | Sir Archibald Southby |
| Succeeded by | Peter Rawlinson |
| Member of Parliament for Sowerby |
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| In office 28 October 1931 – 15 June 1945 |
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| Preceded by | William John Tout |
| Succeeded by | John Belcher |
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| Born | 29 March 1901 |
| Died | 25 September 1971 (aged 70) |
| Spouses |
Winnifred Clark
(m. 1931; died 1960)Hon Daisy Gibb
(m. 1962) |
| Children | 2 daughters |
| Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford |
Malcolm Stewart McCorquodale, 1st Baron McCorquodale of Newton (born March 29, 1901 – died September 25, 1971) was an important British businessman and a Conservative politician. He was also known as Lord McCorquodale of Newton.
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Early Life and Education
Malcolm McCorquodale was born on March 29, 1901. His father was Norman McCorquodale. His grandfather, George McCorquodale, started a printing company called McCorquodale printers.
Malcolm went to Harrow, which is a famous school. After that, he studied at Christ Church, Oxford, a college at the University of Oxford.
Business Career
Malcolm McCorquodale followed in his family's footsteps. He became the chairman of McCorquodale and Company Ltd. This was the family's printing business. He also served as a director for the Bank of Scotland. This shows he was a successful person in the business world.
Political Journey
Malcolm McCorquodale had a long career in politics. He was a member of the Conservative Party.
Becoming a Member of Parliament
In 1931, Malcolm was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP). He represented the area called Sowerby. He won this seat again in the 1935 election.
Roles During World War II
During the Second World War, Malcolm played different roles. From 1940 to 1941, he served in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. He was a Flight Lieutenant.
Later, from 1942 to 1945, he worked closely with the Minister of Labour, Ernest Bevin. Malcolm was Bevin's Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS). This role means he helped the minister with their parliamentary duties.
Losing and Regaining a Seat
In the 1945 general election, the Labour Party won by a lot. Malcolm lost his Sowerby seat to John Belcher. However, he was made a Privy Councillor in the same year. This is a special group of advisors to the King or Queen.
Two years later, in December 1947, Malcolm returned to Parliament. He won a special election in Epsom. He stayed as the MP for Epsom until 1955.
Becoming a Baron
Malcolm McCorquodale decided to retire from the House of Commons in 1955. In September of that year, he was given a special title. He became a Baron McCorquodale of Newton. This meant he became a peer and could sit in the House of Lords.
In 1965, he received another honor, the K.C.V.O. This stands for Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.
Family Life
Lord McCorquodale was married twice.
First Marriage
In 1931, he married Winifred Sophia Doris Clark. They had two daughters together. Their names were Pamela and Prudence. Pamela was born in 1934 and Prudence in 1936.
Winifred passed away in November 1960.
Second Marriage
In 1962, Lord McCorquodale married for a second time. He married the Honourable Daisy Yoskul Consuelo. She was the daughter of Weetman Pearson, 2nd Viscount Cowdray.
Lord McCorquodale passed away in September 1971, when he was 70 years old. Because he had no sons, his title as Baron ended when he died. Lady McCorquodale died in 1979.
