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John Kidston "Jock" Swire (1893–1983), was a British businessman, chairman of Swire Group from 1946 to 1966.
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Early life
He was the son of John Swire of Hubbard's Hall, Harlow, Essex, and grandson of John Samuel Swire. He was educated at Eton College, and University College, Oxford.
Career
John Kidston Swire became a director of Swire Group in 1920, and was chairman from 1946 to 1966.
Personal life
In 1923, he married Juliet Richenda Barclay, the daughter of Theodore Barclay of Fanshaws, Hertford. They had four children:
Death
He died in 1983.
References
John Kidston Swire Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA