Crispin Agnew facts for kids
Sir Crispin Hamlyn Agnew of Lochnaw, born on May 13, 1944, is a Scottish lawyer, a special officer of arms (called a herald), and used to be an explorer. He holds the title of 11th Baronet. He is the leader of the old Agnew family. He is also the 11th person to hold the Agnew baronet title, which was first created in 1629. In 1975, he joined the Royal Company of Archers. This group acts as the King's Body Guard in Scotland. His father was Sir Fulque Agnew. His mother, Swanzie Erskine, was a geography professor. Sir Crispin became the Baronet after his father in 1975.
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Early Life and Military Adventures
Sir Crispin went to Uppingham School. Then he studied at RMA Sandhurst, a famous military academy. In 1964, he joined the Royal Highland Fusiliers. He served in different places like Germany, Cyprus, Northern Ireland, and the UK.
Exploring the World
Sir Crispin loves climbing mountains. He is a member of the Alpine Club. He helped the army teach soldiers adventurous skills. He led or joined many expeditions around the world.
- In 1966 and 1968, he explored Greenland.
- In 1970, he went to Elephant Island.
- In 1973, he explored the Northern Patagonian Ice Field.
- In 1975, he went to Nuptse Himal.
- In 1976, he was part of an expedition to Mount Everest.
- In 1980, he explored Api Himal.
He retired from the army as a Major in 1981.
Legal Career
Sir Crispin is a King's Counsel (KC). This means he is a very experienced lawyer. He worked at the Scottish Bar, which is a group of lawyers. He stopped practicing law in April 2020.
He was known as a top lawyer in certain areas. These included rural property, planning, and environmental law. He also worked on public law cases. In 2020, he became an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Dundee. He has written legal books and articles.
He also served as a part-time judge. He was a judge for the Upper Tribunal from 2000 to 2018. He also worked for the Pension Appeal Tribunal from 2002 to 2012. Since 2018, he has been a legal convenor for the Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland.
Heraldic Career
A herald is an official who deals with coats of arms and family histories. Sir Crispin's work as a herald began in 1978. He was first appointed as Slains Pursuivant.
In 1981, he became Unicorn Pursuivant. This was at the Court of the Lord Lyon in Edinburgh. This court manages heraldry in Scotland. In 1986, he was promoted to Rothesay Herald. He held this important position until 2021. After that, he became Albany Herald Extraordinary.
In 2021, he received a special honor. He was appointed Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order (LVO).
Family Life
In 1980, Sir Crispin married Susan Rachel Strang Steel. She worked as a careers adviser. She was also a journalist and broadcaster.
Sir Crispin and Susan have four children. They have one son and three daughters. Their children are Mark, Isabel, Emma, and Roseanna. Their son, Mark Agnew, is also an adventurer. He is the heir to the family's chiefship and baronetcy.
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