Nicholas Fairfax, 14th Lord Fairfax of Cameron facts for kids
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The Lord Fairfax of Cameron
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Official portrait, 2020
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| Member of the House of Lords | |
| as a hereditary peer 16 February 1977 – 11 November 1999 |
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| Preceded by | The 13th Lord Fairfax of Cameron |
| Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
| as an elected hereditary peer 26 November 2015 |
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| By-election | 26 November 2015 |
| Preceded by | The Lord Montagu of Beaulieu |
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| Born |
Nicholas John Albert Fairfax
4 January 1956 |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse |
Annabella Ruth Morriss
(m. 1982) |
| Parents | Thomas Fairfax, 13th Lord Fairfax of Cameron Sonia Helen Gunston |
| Alma mater | Eton College Downing College |
Nicholas John Albert Fairfax, born on January 4, 1956, holds the title of the 14th Lord Fairfax of Cameron. He is a British nobleman and a politician from the Conservative Party. He became Lord Fairfax of Cameron in 1964, taking over from his father, Thomas Fairfax.
Early Life and Education
Nicholas John Albert Fairfax was born on January 4, 1956. He is the oldest son of Thomas Fairfax, 13th Lord Fairfax of Cameron (1923–1964) and his wife, Sonia Helen Gunston (1927–2017).
He attended Eton College, a famous school in England. After that, he studied at Downing College, Cambridge, where he earned a law degree. He became a barrister, which is a type of lawyer who argues cases in court. He joined Gray's Inn in 1977, which is one of the professional associations for barristers in London.
Political and Business Career
Lord Fairfax has held important roles in several companies. From 1987 to 1990, he was a director at Thomas Miller P and I and Thomas Miller Defence. He also worked at Sedgwick Marine & Cargo Ltd from 1995 to 1996.
Since 2005, he has been involved with Sovcomflot (UK) Ltd and Sovcomflot, which are shipping companies. He is also a supporter, or Patron, of the AMUR Tiger and Leopard Charity, helping to protect these animals.
Lord Fairfax is a Freeman of the City of London. This is an old honor given to people who have certain rights or privileges in London. He is also a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Shipwrights, which is a historic trade group for people who build and repair ships.
He was a member of the House of Lords from 1977 to 1999. The House of Lords is part of the UK Parliament. In November 2015, he was chosen to return to the House of Lords. This happened through a special election for hereditary peers, after another peer, Lord Montagu of Beaulieu, passed away.
In 2020, Lord Fairfax supported Justin Fairfax, who was the Lieutenant Governor of Virginia in the United States. Justin Fairfax was running to become the Governor of Virginia.
Family Life
In 1982, Nicholas Fairfax married Annabella Ruth Morriss, who was born on January 13, 1957. She is the eldest daughter of Nicholas and Sarah Gilham Morriss.
Together, they have three sons:
- Hon. Edward Nicholas Thomas Fairfax, Master of Fairfax (born September 20, 1984)
- Hon. John Frederick Anthony Fairfax (born June 27, 1986)
- Hon. Rory Henry Francis Fairfax (born May 21, 1991)
His oldest son, Edward Nicholas Thomas Fairfax, is the next in line to inherit his title.
