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Peter Samuel, 4th Viscount Bearsted

1911 – 1996

Military, British peer, corporate director

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Lived 1911 – 1996 (aged 84). Peter Samuel, 4th Viscount Bearsted was a British politician, businessperson and military personnel.

Major Peter Montefiore Samuel, 4th Viscount Bearsted MC TD (9 December 1911 – 9 June 1996) was a British peer and a director of Shell Transport and Trading. He also was a deputy chairman of Shell Transport and Trading. Samuel was commissioned into the Warwickshire Yeomanry in March 1936. He served throughout the Second World War, being awarded the Military Cross in 1943 and ending the war as an acting major. He succeeded his elder brother in the viscountcy in 1986.

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Important facts

Born
9 December 1911
Birth century
20th century
Died
9 June 1996
Occupation
Politician, businessperson, military personnel
Nationality
United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Education
Eton College, New College
Positions held
Member of the House of Lords, Major, Board member
Awards
Military Cross; Territorial Decoration
Also known as
Peter Montefiore Samuel, Peter Samuel

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Peter Samuel, 4th Viscount Bearsted?

military, British peer, corporate director (1911–1996)

When was Peter Samuel, 4th Viscount Bearsted born?

Peter Samuel, 4th Viscount Bearsted was born on 9 December 1911.

When did Peter Samuel, 4th Viscount Bearsted die?

Peter Samuel, 4th Viscount Bearsted died on 9 June 1996.

What was Peter Samuel, 4th Viscount Bearsted's occupation?

Peter Samuel, 4th Viscount Bearsted was a politician, businessperson and military personnel.

What nationality was Peter Samuel, 4th Viscount Bearsted?

Peter Samuel, 4th Viscount Bearsted was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Peter Samuel, 4th Viscount Bearsted

· Wikidata: Q7176764

· DBpedia: Peter Samuel, 4th Viscount Bearsted

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