Sir Richard Glyn, 9th Baronet facts for kids

Sir Richard Hamilton Glyn (born 12 October 1907, died 24 October 1980) was an important British figure. He was a high-ranking officer in the British Army. He also became a Conservative politician. Beyond that, he was a well-known expert on breeding pedigree dogs.

Richard Glyn was the son of Sir Richard Glyn, 8th Baronet. A Baronet is a special title, like a knight, that can be passed down in a family. His mother was Edith Hamilton-Gordon. Her great-grandfather was Lord Aberdeen, who used to be the Prime Minister.

Early Life and Education

Richard Glyn went to Worcester College at the University of Oxford. There, he studied law. In 1935, he became a lawyer.

While at Oxford, he started researching Bull Terriers. Two years later, in 1937, he published a book called "Bull Terriers and How to Breed Them." This book became a very important guide for dog breeders.

His interest in animals came from working on his family's farms in Dorset. He managed these farms starting in the 1940s.

Military Service

During World War II, Richard Glyn served in the army. He was part of the Queen's Own Dorset Yeomanry regiment. In 1943, he wrote a book about the history of his regiment.

He was the Commander of his regiment from 1944 to 1945. He took on this role again from 1953 to 1956. After leaving the full-time army, he stayed active in the Territorial Army. This is a part-time army for volunteers. He became a Deputy Commander and earned the Territorial Decoration medal. He was also an ADCTA to the Queen, which is a special assistant role.

Political Career

In 1957, there was a special election in North Dorset. Richard Glyn was chosen as the Conservative candidate. He won the election and became a Member of Parliament, or MP. An MP represents a local area in the UK Parliament.

Even though he was new to Parliament, he was chosen for an important task. He helped to second the 'Loyal Address' after the Queen's Speech. This is a traditional event at the start of a new Parliament session. He also became a Parliamentary Private Secretary to Sir David Eccles. This role means he helped a government minister.

In 1960, he inherited the title of Baronet. He became the 9th Baronet of Ewell and the 5th Baronet of Gaunt's House. He also served as a Commissioner for the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. This group looks after war graves around the world.

Dog Breeding and Kennel Club

Richard Glyn's passion for animals continued throughout his life. He became the Chairman of Crufts, which is a very famous dog show. He held this important position for ten years.

After he left Parliament in 1970, he spent even more time on his hobby. In 1973, he became the Chairman of the Kennel Club. This is the main organization for dog breeding and showing in the UK.