Leonard Pagliero
Leonard Pagliero | |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 August 1913 London, England |
| Died | 8 August 2008 (aged 94) |
| Nationality | British |
| Organization(s) | Stationers Association of Great Britain The Kennel Club |
| Partner | Winifred Pagliero |
| Children | Two sons |
Leonard Pagliero OBE (22 August 1913 – 8 August 2008) was Director of the Stationers Association and Chairman of The Kennel Club. During World War II, he served as a pilot for RAF Transport Command. He was also a dog show judge and judged several times at Crufts. He became Master of the Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers, and was given the Freedom of the City of London.
Early life
Born to an Italian immigrant, who had moved to England for economic reasons. Leonard decided to fully adopt British nationality rather than Italian.[1]
Military career
Leonard was trained as a pilot at the
The Kennel Club
He was a founding member of the Ruislip and Northwood Canine Training Society, competing with
Pagliero was elected as a member in 1957, before becoming the club's tenth
He was also a trained dog show judge in both obedience and
Later life
He became Director of the Stationers Association, and found the International Federation of Stationers Associations in 1955.
In the last year of his life he lost the majority of his sight due to
Family and heritage
His wife Winifred died from Alzheimer's disease in her 60s, and they together had two sons, Michael and John.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Leonard Pagliero: former chairman of the Kennel Club". The Times. 27 September 2008. Archived from the original on 25 May 2010.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Leonard Pagliero dies". Dog World. 13 August 2008.
- ISBN 978-0-903264-41-9