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The Lord Derwent
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Derwent in 1968
Minister of State for Home Affairs
In office
23 October 1963 – 16 October 1964
Monarch Elizabeth II
Prime Minister Sir Alec Douglas-Home
Preceded by The Earl Jellicoe
Succeeded by Alice Bacon
Minister of State for Trade
In office
6 September 1962 – 23 October 1963
Monarch Elizabeth II
Prime Minister Harold Macmillan
Preceded by Alan Green
Succeeded by The Lord Drumalbyn
Member of the House of Lords
Lord Temporal
In office
13 January 1949 – 2 January 1986
Hereditary peerage
Preceded by The 3rd Baron Derwent
Succeeded by The 5th Baron Derwent
Personal details
Born (1901-10-26)26 October 1901
Died 2 January 1986(1986-01-02) (aged 84)
Political party Conservative

Patrick Robin Gilbert Vanden-Bempde-Johnstone, also known as the 4th Baron Derwent, was an important British politician. He was a member of the Conservative Party and served in the government during the 1960s. He was born on October 26, 1901, and passed away on January 2, 1986.

Early Life and Education

Patrick Robin Gilbert Vanden-Bempde-Johnstone was the younger son of Hon. Edward Henry Vanden-Bempde-Johnstone. His mother was Evelyn Mary Agar-Ellis. He attended Sandroyd School, which is a boarding school for boys. After that, he continued his education at Charterhouse School.

Becoming a Baron

In 1949, Patrick's older brother passed away. This meant that Patrick became the 4th Baron Derwent. As a baron, he was able to take a seat in the House of Lords. The House of Lords is part of the UK Parliament, where members discuss and make laws.

A Career in Government

Lord Derwent was a member of the Conservative Party. This is one of the main political parties in the United Kingdom.

Minister of State for Trade

In September 1962, Lord Derwent was given an important job in the government. He was appointed Minister of State for Trade. This role meant he helped manage the country's business and trade with other nations. He served under Prime Minister Harold Macmillan.

Minister of State for Home Affairs

When Sir Alec Douglas-Home became Prime Minister in October 1963, Lord Derwent received a promotion. He became the Minister of State for Home Affairs. In this role, he helped with matters related to law and order, immigration, and public safety within the UK. He held this position until the Conservative Party lost the general election in 1964.

Later Political Role

After 1964, Lord Derwent did not hold another ministerial job. However, he continued to serve in the House of Lords for many years. He worked as a Deputy Speaker, which means he helped to lead debates and keep order in the House of Lords.

Family Life

In 1929, Lord Derwent married Marie-Louise Henriette Picard. She was the daughter of Albert Picard from Paris, France. Lord Derwent passed away in January 1986, at the age of 84. His son, Robin Evelyn Leo Vanden-Bempde-Johnstone, succeeded him as the 5th Baron Derwent.

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Headstone of the grave of the 4th Baron Derwent and his wife
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