Morys Bruce, 4th Baron Aberdare facts for kids
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The Lord Aberdare
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Lord Aberdare in 1967
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| Minister without portfolio | |
| In office 8 January 1974 – 4 March 1974 |
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| Prime Minister | Edward Heath |
| Preceded by | The Lord Drumalbyn |
| Succeeded by | The Lord Young of Graffham |
| Minister of State for Health and Social Security | |
| In office 23 June 1970 – 8 January 1974 |
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| Prime Minister | Edward Heath |
| Preceded by | The Baroness Serota |
| Succeeded by | Brian O'Malley |
| Member of the House of Lords | |
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Lord Temporal
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| as a hereditary peer 5 October 1957 – 11 November 1999 |
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| Preceded by | The 3rd Baron Aberdare |
| Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
| as an elected hereditary peer 11 November 1999 – 23 January 2005 |
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| Preceded by | Seat established |
| Succeeded by | The 2nd Viscount Eccles |
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| Born |
Morys George Lyndhurst Bruce
16 June 1919 |
| Died | 23 January 2005 (aged 85) |
| Political party | Conservative |
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Maud Helen Sarah Dashwood
(m. 1946) |
| Parent | Clarence Bruce, 3rd Baron Aberdare (father) |
| Education | Sandroyd School Winchester College |
| Alma mater | New College, Oxford |
Morys George Lyndhurst Bruce, also known as Lord Aberdare, was an important British politician. He was born on June 16, 1919, and passed away on January 23, 2005. He was a member of the Conservative Party.
From 1999 until his death, he was one of the ninety-two hereditary peers elected to stay in the House of Lords. The House of Lords is part of the UK Parliament. Lord Aberdare inherited his title from his father, Clarence Bruce, 3rd Baron Aberdare, in 1957.
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Early Life and Education
Morys Bruce went to Sandroyd School when he was younger. After that, he attended Winchester College, which is a famous boarding school. He then studied at New College, Oxford, a well-known university. At Oxford, he focused on Politics, Philosophy, and Economics.
Career and Public Service
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In 1939, Morys Bruce joined the British Army. He became a lieutenant in the Welsh Guards. During and after World War II, he rose to the rank of captain. He worked in different staff roles during his time in the army.
After leaving the army, he worked for the J. Arthur Rank Organisation for two years, starting in 1947. Then, from 1949 to 1956, he worked at the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). The BBC is a major public broadcaster in the UK.
Political Roles
In 1970, Lord Aberdare became a Minister of State for the Department of Health and Social Security. This role involved helping to manage health and social care services. In 1974, he joined the Privy Council. This is a group of senior advisors to the Queen. He also became a Minister without Portfolio. This means he was a minister without a specific department to run.
From 1976 to 1992, Lord Aberdare served as the Chairman of Committees in the House of Lords. This role is similar to being a Deputy Speaker of the House of Lords. In 1984, he received a special honor. He was made a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire. He also held various positions within the Order of St John of Jerusalem. This is a charity that promotes health and humanitarian work.
Changes in the House of Lords
In 1999, a new law called the House of Lords Act 1999 changed how members could sit in the House of Lords. Before this, many people could be members just because they inherited a title (these were called hereditary peers). After the law, most hereditary peers could no longer sit there. However, Lord Aberdare was one of ninety-two hereditary peers who were elected by other peers to keep their seats.
Other Activities
On August 24, 1992, Lord Aberdare officially opened the new football stadium for Chester City F.C., called the Deva Stadium.
Lord Aberdare was very passionate about a sport called real tennis. This is an older version of tennis played indoors. He won the British amateur singles championship four times between 1953 and 1957. He also won the amateur doubles championship four times between 1954 and 1961. From 1972 to 2004, he was the president of the Tennis and Rackets Association. During his time, both real tennis and rackets (another similar sport) grew a lot. Many new courts were built or reopened. He also wrote a book about these sports called The JT Faber Book of Tennis and Rackets.
Lord Aberdare was also the President of the London Welsh Trust. This organization runs the London Welsh Centre. He held this position from 1959 to 1962, and again from 1969 to 1970.
Family Life
In 1946, Morys Bruce married Maud Helen Sarah Dashwood. She was the daughter of Sir John Dashwood, 10th Baronet. Lord and Lady Aberdare had four children:
- Hon. Alastair John Lyndhurst Bruce (born May 2, 1947)
- Hon. James Henry Morys Bruce (born December 28, 1948)
- Hon. Henry Adam Francis Bruce (born February 5, 1962)
- Hon. Charles Benjamin Bruce (born May 29, 1965)
