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Savile Crossley, 3rd Baron Somerleyton

1928 – 2012

British politician

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About Savile Crossley, 3rd Baron Somerleyton

Lived 1928 – 2012 (aged 83). Savile Crossley, 3rd Baron Somerleyton was a British politician, land owner and farmer.

Savile William Francis Crossley, 3rd Baron Somerleyton, (17 September 1928 – 24 January 2012) was a British courtier.

He served as Lord-in-waiting from 1979 to 1992 and Master of the Horse to the Queen between 1991 and 1998.

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Important facts

Born

17 September 1928

Birth century

20th century

Died

24 January 2012

Occupation

Politician, land owner, farmer

Nationality

United Kingdom

Positions held

Member of the House of Lords, Master of the Horse (England)

Awards

Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order

Also known as

Saville William Francis Crossley, 3rd Baron Somerleyton, Savile William Francis Crossley

People in Savile Crossley, 3rd Baron Somerleyton's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

William Francis

1926 – 2025

Civil engineer

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Savile Crossley, 3rd Baron Somerleyton's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Savile Crossley, 3rd Baron Somerleyton?

British politician (1928-2012)

When was Savile Crossley, 3rd Baron Somerleyton born?

Savile Crossley, 3rd Baron Somerleyton was born on 17 September 1928.

When did Savile Crossley, 3rd Baron Somerleyton die?

Savile Crossley, 3rd Baron Somerleyton died on 24 January 2012.

What was Savile Crossley, 3rd Baron Somerleyton's occupation?

Savile Crossley, 3rd Baron Somerleyton was a politician, land owner and farmer.

What nationality was Savile Crossley, 3rd Baron Somerleyton?

Savile Crossley, 3rd Baron Somerleyton was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Savile Crossley, 3rd Baron Somerleyton

· Wikidata: Q2228132

· DBpedia: William Crossley, 3rd Baron Somerleyton

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