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Sir William Macnamara Goodenough, 1st Baronet

1899 – 1951

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Lived 1899 – 1951 (aged 52). Sir William Macnamara Goodenough, 1st Baronet was a banker.

Sir William Macnamara Goodenough, 1st Baronet DL (10 March 189923 May 1951) was a British banker. He served as the Chairman of Barclays Bank from 1947 to 1951.

Early life William Macnamara Goodenough was born in 1899. He was the son of Frederick Goodenough, who had been chairman of Barclays Bank from 1917 to 1934. He was educated at Wellington College and the University of Oxford (Christ Church).

Career Goodenough served as the Chairman of Barclays Bank from 1947 to 1951.

Death and legacy Goodenough died in 1951. He was succeeded to the title by his son, Sir Richard Edmund Goodenough, 2nd Baronet (1925–1996).

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Christ Church, Wellington College
Positions held
High Sheriff of Oxfordshire
Also known as
William Goodenough, William Macnamara Goodenough, Sir William Macnamara Goodenough, Sir William Goodenough, 1st Baronet, 1st Bt.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sir William Macnamara Goodenough, 1st Baronet?

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When was Sir William Macnamara Goodenough, 1st Baronet born?

Sir William Macnamara Goodenough, 1st Baronet was born on 10 March 1899.

When did Sir William Macnamara Goodenough, 1st Baronet die?

Sir William Macnamara Goodenough, 1st Baronet died on 23 May 1951.

What was Sir William Macnamara Goodenough, 1st Baronet's occupation?

Sir William Macnamara Goodenough, 1st Baronet was a banker.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sir William Macnamara Goodenough, 1st Baronet

· Wikidata: Q12900166

· DBpedia: Sir William Goodenough, 1st Baronet

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