Sir Reginald Sheffield, 8th Baronet facts for kids
Sir Reginald Adrian Berkeley Sheffield, born on May 9, 1946, is a British baronet. A baronet is a special title, like a hereditary knight, passed down through families. He is well-known as the father of Samantha Cameron, who is married to David Cameron. David Cameron was a former British Prime Minister and also served as the Foreign Secretary.
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Early Life and Family History
Sir Reginald Sheffield went to Eton College, a famous school in England. His parents were Edmund Sheffield and Nancy Soames. He became the 8th Baronet in 1977 after his uncle, Sir Robert Sheffield, the 7th Baronet, passed away. This means the title of baronet was passed to him.
Family Life
Sir Reginald has been married twice. In 1969, he married Annabel Jones. They had two daughters together: Samantha Cameron and Emily Sheffield. Later, in 1977, he married Victoria Penelope Walker. With Victoria, he had two more daughters and one son.
Public Service and Business
Sir Reginald Sheffield was involved in local government. He served as a Conservative Councillor on the Humberside County Council from 1985 to 1993. This means he helped make decisions for the local area.
He also owns Sutton Park, Yorkshire, which is a large estate and the family's historic home. He is also a director of a company called Normanby Estate Company Ltd.
Wind Turbines and Energy
In 2011, it was reported that Sir Reginald received money from eight wind turbines located on his Normanby Hall estate. These wind turbines help to create clean energy.
| Baronetage of Great Britain | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Robert Sheffield |
Baronet (of Normanby in the County of Lincoln) 1977–present |
Incumbent |
