Richard Kay-Shuttleworth, 2nd Baron Shuttleworth facts for kids
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The Lord Shuttleworth
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| In office 20 December 1939 – 8 August 1940 |
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| Preceded by | Ughtred Kay-Shuttleworth |
| Succeeded by | Ronald Kay-Shuttleworth, 3rd Baron Shuttleworth |
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The Hon. Richard Ughtred Paul Kay-Shuttleworth
30 October 1913 |
| Nationality | British subject |
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| Education | Eton College |
| Occupation | Flying officer |
| Known for | British peer and air force officer |
Richard Ughtred Paul Kay-Shuttleworth (born October 30, 1913, died August 8, 1940) was an important British person. He was a brave officer in the Royal Air Force (RAF). He also held a special title called a "Baron" and owned land. From 1937 until he died, he was a member of the House of Lords, which is part of the British Parliament.
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Early Life and Education
Richard Kay-Shuttleworth was born in 1913. His father, Captain Lawrence Ughtred Kay-Shuttleworth, sadly died in the First World War. Richard was the older son. His grandfather was Ughtred Kay-Shuttleworth, 1st Baron Shuttleworth.
Richard went to two famous schools. First, he studied at Eton College, a well-known boarding school. After that, he attended Balliol College, Oxford University. He earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree there.
Public Service and Military Career
In 1937, Richard became involved in public service. He was chosen to be a member of the Lancashire County Council. This council helps manage local affairs in the county of Lancashire. He also became a Justice of the Peace for the county. A Justice of the Peace is a volunteer who helps with local law and order.
At the same time, Richard joined the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. He became a Flying Officer. This meant he was a pilot in the RAF's reserve force.
Becoming a Baron
On December 20, 1939, Richard's grandfather passed away. This meant Richard inherited his grandfather's titles. He became the 2nd Baron Shuttleworth. This title was first created in 1902. He also inherited a "baronetcy," which is another type of inherited title, created in 1849.
Along with these titles, Richard inherited the Gawthorpe Hall estate. This large estate is located in Ightenhill, a beautiful area.
Service in World War II
Richard Kay-Shuttleworth was a pilot during World War II. He bravely fought in the Battle of Britain. This was a very important air battle where the RAF defended Britain from attacks by the German air force.
In August 1940, Richard was flying his Hawker Hurricane plane. He was part of an operation over a group of ships in the English Channel. This battle took place south of the Isle of Wight. During the fight, his plane went missing. He was killed in action while serving his country.
