Reginald Manningham-Buller, 1st Viscount Dilhorne facts for kids
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The Viscount Dilhorne
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Manningham-Buller in 1961.
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| Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain | |
| In office 13 July 1962 – 16 October 1964 |
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| Prime Minister | Harold Macmillan Sir Alec Douglas-Home |
| Preceded by | The Viscount Kilmuir |
| Succeeded by | The Lord Gardiner |
| Attorney-General for England | |
| In office 18 October 1954 – 16 July 1962 |
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| Prime Minister | Sir Winston Churchill Sir Anthony Eden Harold Macmillan |
| Preceded by | Sir Lionel Heald |
| Succeeded by | Sir John Hobson |
| Solicitor-General for England | |
| In office 3 November 1951 – 18 October 1954 |
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| Prime Minister | Winston Churchill |
| Preceded by | Lynn Ungoed-Thomas |
| Succeeded by | Sir Harry Hylton-Foster |
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| Born | 1 August 1905 Amersham, Buckinghamshire, England |
| Died | 7 September 1980 (aged 75) |
| Resting place | Deene, East Northamptonshire |
| Political party | Conservative |
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Lady Mary Lindsay
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| Alma mater | Magdalen College, Oxford |
Reginald Edward Manningham-Buller, 1st Viscount Dilhorne (born August 1, 1905 – died September 7, 1980) was an important English lawyer and politician. He was a member of the Conservative Party. He held several high-ranking legal jobs in the government. From 1962 to 1964, he served as the Lord Chancellor, which is a very senior legal role in the United Kingdom.
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Early Life and Schooling
Reginald Manningham-Buller was born in Amersham, a town in Buckinghamshire, England. He was the only son of Sir Mervyn Manningham-Buller. His family had a long history, connected to Dilhorne Hall in Staffordshire.
He went to Eton College, a famous boarding school. After Eton, he studied law at Magdalen College, Oxford University. In 1927, he officially became a lawyer, ready to practice law.
Starting a Political Career
Manningham-Buller began his political journey in 1943. He was elected to the House of Commons as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Daventry. The House of Commons is where elected representatives make laws for the country.
For a short time in 1945, he worked as a Parliamentary Secretary. This was during a temporary government led by Winston Churchill. In 1947, he became a King's Counsel, which is a special title for experienced lawyers. In 1950, his local area for Parliament changed to Northamptonshire South.
Working as a Government Lawyer
When Winston Churchill became Prime Minister again in 1951, Manningham-Buller was given a special honor and became the Solicitor-General. This is a senior legal advisor to the government.
In 1954, he was made a member of the Privy Council. This is a group of advisors to the Queen. He also became the Attorney General for England and Wales. This role is the chief legal advisor to the Crown and government. In 1956, he inherited the title of Baronet from his father.
Becoming Lord Chancellor
Reginald Manningham-Buller continued as Attorney-General under Prime Ministers Sir Anthony Eden and Harold Macmillan. In July 1962, he was chosen to be the Lord Chancellor. This is one of the oldest and most important offices in the British government. The Lord Chancellor is in charge of the justice system and is also a senior judge.
When he became Lord Chancellor, he was given a new title: Baron Dilhorne. This meant he moved from the House of Commons to the House of Lords. He kept his role when Sir Alec Douglas-Home became Prime Minister. After the Conservative Party lost the election in 1964, he was given an even higher title: Viscount Dilhorne. He then became a Deputy Leader for the Conservatives in the House of Lords. Later, in 1969, he became a Lord of Appeal in Ordinary, serving as a top judge until he passed away.
His Role in the Profumo Affair
Lord Dilhorne played a part in the Profumo affair, a well-known political event in the 1960s. He wrote the first report about it for the government. Later, another judge, Lord Denning, was asked to investigate the matter. Lord Dilhorne shared his report with Lord Denning. Parts of Lord Dilhorne's report were used in Lord Denning's final report.
Important Legal Decisions
As a senior judge, Lord Dilhorne made important decisions that shaped how laws are understood. For example, in a case about planning permission, he set out clear rules. He stated that conditions for building permits must be for a clear planning reason. They also had to be fair and reasonable for the development allowed. These ideas are still important in planning law today.
Family Life
In 1930, Manningham-Buller married Lady Mary Lilian Lindsay. They had one son and three daughters.
- John Mervyn Manningham-Buller, 2nd Viscount Dilhorne (born 1932 - died 2022)
- Hon Marion Cynthia Manningham-Buller (born 1934 - died 2013)
- Elizabeth Lydia Manningham-Buller, Baroness Manningham-Buller (born 1948)
- Hon Anne Constance Manningham-Buller (born 1951)
Reginald Manningham-Buller passed away in 1980 at the age of 75. His son, John, inherited his title. His daughter, Elizabeth, later became the Director-General of MI5, which is the UK's security service. She was also given a special title, becoming Baroness Manningham-Buller. His granddaughter, Lilah Parsons, is a well-known model and media personality.
