Everard Baring
Everard Baring | |
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| Born | Error: Invalid birth date for calculating age Kingston, Surrey, England |
| Died | 7 May 1932 (aged 66) 26 Hyde Park, London, Middlesex, England |
| Occupation(s) | British Army officer, Chairman of Southern Railway |
| Years active | 1884–circa 1924 (military and corporate career) |
Brigadier General Everard Baring, (5 December 1865 – 7 May 1932), served as a British Army officer and later held the position of Chairman at the Southern Railway.
Early life and education
Everard Baring was born in Kingston, Surrey as one of ten siblings to Edward Charles Baring, a notable member of the distinguished Baring family, and Louisa Emily Charlotte (née Bulteel), who was the granddaughter of the 2nd Earl Grey. When his father was elevated to Baron Revelstoke in 1885, Everard and his brothers and sisters earned the courtesy title "the Honourable". His elder brother was the banker John Baring, 2nd Baron Revelstoke, while his younger brother gained recognition as the writer Maurice Baring. Their sister Margaret became the wife of the 6th Earl Spencer and was an ancestor of Diana, Princess of Wales.
His education included attendance at Eton College followed by military training at the Royal Military College, Sandhurst.
Career
Baring received his commission as a lieutenant in the 10th Hussars on 23 August 1884 and achieved the rank of captain by February 1890. He participated in the Nile Expedition during 1897–1898, where he was mentioned twice in official reports and promoted to major in November 1898. Between December 1899 and 1905, he served as Military Secretary to Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of India. In the course of the First World War, he held command over a brigade in 1916.
Following his military service, Baring moved into corporate governance, initially joining the board of the National Provincial Bank. In 1924, he assumed the role of Chairman at Southern Railway, a position he retained until his passing in 1932 at age 66.
Family
On 15 September 1904, Baring wed Lady Ulrica Duncombe, daughter of William Duncombe, 1st Earl Feversham.
Death
He passed away at his residence located at 26 Hyde Park, London, Middlesex. His burial took place at St Peters Tandridge churchyard, with his grave situated on its northern side.