John Hunt, Baron Hunt of Tanworth
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| Born | 23 October 1919 member of HoL |
John Joseph Benedict Hunt, Baron Hunt of Tanworth,
Born in Minehead, Somerset to Major A. L. Hunt MC by his wife Daphne (née Ashton Case), he was educated at Downside School and Magdalene College, Cambridge before joining the Civil Service in 1946.[1]
Hunt became
Lord Hunt of Tanworth married firstly in 1941 The Hon. Mary Robinson (died 1971) and, by his second wife Madeleine, Lady Charles (née Hume), was a brother-in-law of the late Basil Hume, Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster.[3]
Honours and awards
Hunt was appointed a
Hunt was created a
Lord Hunt was also appointed
In popular culture
Hunt was one of the more powerful cabinet secretaries, and was seen by many political figures (especially in the Second Wilson Ministry) as an "imperialist" who relished expanding the power of his remit. His uncanny mastery of procedure and ability to steer meetings to the conclusion he wished made him a considerable source of inspiration for the character of
References
- ^ ISBN 978-0-19-954089-1. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
- ^ Lord Hunt of Tanworth: Secretary of the Cabinet
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- ^ "No. 48096". The London Gazette. 13 February 1980. p. 2329.
- ^ "www.papalknights.org.uk". Archived from the original on 3 June 2017. Retrieved 30 May 2015.
- ^ Seldon, A. (2016) The Cabinet Office, 1916–2016, London: Biteback Publishing, pp. 179–192
External links
- Portraits of Lord Hunt of Tanworth at the National Portrait Gallery, London
- Burke's Peerage & Baronetage
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