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Richard FitzHerbert

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Born (1963-11-02) 2 November 1963 (age 61)
Education Eton College
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Relatives Sir John FitzHerbert (uncle)

Sir Richard Ranulph FitzHerbert, 9th Baronet (born 2 November 1963), is a British landowner. He holds a special title called a Baronetcy, which is like a hereditary honor passed down in a family. He became the 9th Baronet in 1989 when his uncle, Sir John FitzHerbert, passed away. At that time, he also inherited the family's historic home, Tissington Hall. Before taking on these responsibilities, Sir Richard worked as a wine merchant.

Who is Sir Richard FitzHerbert?

Sir Richard FitzHerbert was born on November 2, 1963. His parents are Major the Reverend David Henry FitzHerbert and Charmian Hyacinthe Allsopp. His father was a military officer who received the Military Cross award.

What is his education and career?

Sir Richard went to Eton College, a famous school in England. After his education, he became involved in business. He is now the Chief Executive of Tissington Hall and its surrounding estate. This means he manages the historic house and the land around it.

What is a Baronet?

A Baronet is a special title in the United Kingdom. It is an inherited honor, meaning it passes down through families, usually from father to son. It gives the person the title "Sir" before their name. It's a bit like being a knight, but the title is passed on to the next generation.

What about his family life?

Sir Richard FitzHerbert married Caroline Louise Shuter in 1993. They had two children together before they later divorced. In October 2011, he married Fiona at Tissington Hall. Fiona is now known as Lady FitzHerbert, and Sir Richard became a stepfather to her two children.

Sir Richard's Public Service

Sir Richard is also involved in local government. He is an elected Conservative district councillor. This means he represents the Parwich and Dovedale ward on the Derbyshire Dales District Council. As a councillor, he helps make decisions for his local community.

What is a District Councillor?

A district councillor is a person elected by people in a local area to represent them. They work on a council that makes decisions about local services, like parks, waste collection, and planning. It's a way for people to help their community.

Sir Richard on TV Shows

Sir Richard has appeared on a couple of television game shows.

What TV shows did he appear on?

He was a contestant on the TV show Weakest Link. This episode was broadcast on November 6, 2008. In this show, contestants answer questions, and players vote off the "weakest link." Sir Richard was voted off in the second round. Just six days before that, he was also on another ITV game show called Golden Balls. That episode was shown on October 31, 2008.

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