About Adrian Swire
Lived 1932 – 2018 (aged 86). Adrian Swire was a British businessperson.
Sir Adrian Christopher Swire (15 February 1932 – 24 August 2018) was a billionaire British heir and businessman. He was the former chairman of John Swire & Sons Ltd. In April 2015, the Swire family's net worth was estimated at £2.4 billion.
Early life Adrian Swire was born on 15 February 1932, grew up at Hubbards Hall near Harlow, and was educated at Wellesley House School, Eton and University College, Oxford. During his national service, he served in the Coldstream Guards.
Personal life He was married to Lady Judith Compton, the daughter of William Bingham Compton, 6th Marquess of Northampton. They had three children, Martha, Merlin and Samuel. The family lived at Sparsholt Manor, near Wantage.
He was a keen amateur pilot, serving as a member of the Royal Hong Kong Auxiliary Air Force. From 1995 to 2004, he was Pro-Chancellor of Southampton University.
He was a member of White's, Brooks's, Pratt's and the Hong Kong Club.
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Who was Adrian Swire?
British corporate director (1932-2018)
When was Adrian Swire born?
Adrian Swire was born on 15 February 1932 in Marylebone.
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Adrian Swire died on 24 August 2018 in Hong Kong.
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Adrian Swire was a businessperson.
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Adrian Swire was British.
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