Died 1975 Nationality British | Alma mater Tonbridge School Name Michael Marriott | |
Occupation Head of the London Stock Exchange, Master of the Skinners Company, President of the FESE. | ||
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Richard Michael Harris Marriott (1926-1975) was a British public figure and economist, and a former head of the London Stock Exchange.
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- Brinkworth collaborates with michael marriott to design bird restaurant in london
- Selected works michael marriott
- Career
- Personal life
- Ancestry
- References
Selected works michael marriott
Career
In 1975, Michael Marriott was head of the London Stock Exchange, Master of the Skinners Company, and President of the FESE. He was the youngest master of the Skinners Company but also was one of the few to die whilst in office. He died of a heart attack in 1975 aged 49 whilst holding all three of these positions.
Personal life
Michael Marriott was born in 1926, Bromley, England. His mother, Olive Mason, was the sister of professional cricket players: Jack Mason, James Mason (cricketer), and Charles Mason. His father's uncle was Rugby Union player and England Captain Charles Marriott. Michael Marriott was an Old Tonbridgian (went to Tonbridge School) whom have subsequently named one of the school playing fields after him. His youngest son is the actor Tim Marriott of Brittas Empire Fame.
Ancestry
He is also great-great-grandson of William Harris, 2nd Baron Harris, it is from him that Marriott takes his middle name of Harris. His godfather was his cousin, George Harris, 4th Baron Harris. His brother-in-law was the cousin of Jill Esmond. Marriott is also a descendant of Henry Spelman.