About William Denholm Barnetson
Lived 1917 – 1981 (aged 63). William Denholm Barnetson was a British publisher, journalist, businessperson, politician and newspaper proprietor.
William Denholm Barnetson, Baron Barnetson (born 21 March 1917, Edinburgh – 12 March 1981, Westminster, London) was a newspaper proprietor and television executive.
Early life and education He was educated at the Royal High School, Edinburgh, and Edinburgh University. Whilst at university aged 19 he set himself up as a freelance reporter on the Spanish Civil War.
Personal life He was the son of William Barnetson and Isabella "Ella" Grigor Moir. In July 1940 he married Joan Fairley Davidson, daughter of William Fairley Davidson and Agustina Bjarnarson. They had a son and three daughters.
Barnetson was knighted in 1972 and created a life peer on 14 July 1975 as Baron Barnetson, of Crowborough in the County of East Sussex.
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newspaper proprietor (1917-1981)
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William Denholm Barnetson was born on 21 March 1917 in Edinburgh.
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William Denholm Barnetson died on 12 March 1981.
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William Denholm Barnetson was a publisher, journalist, businessperson, politician and newspaper proprietor.
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